Iraq's World Cup Journey Continues Despite Conflict

0:00I'm Cory, and this is your Pulse of the World, Global News Today. Iraq's national soccer team is heading to Mexico for a crucial World Cup playoff match on March 31st, despite ongoing conflict in the middle. East, they'll fly on a private plane to face either Bolivia or Suriname in Monterey, with the winner earning a spot in the 2026 tournament, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Airspace across the region has been shut down since February 28th, due to strikes between the United States, Israel, and Iran, along with. Missile exchanges. Coach Graham Arnold had called for a post-pomant, but the Iraqi Football Association decided to push forward. In a recent statement, Association President Adnan Darjal explained they contacted FIFA about travel challenges and the governing body stepped into. Help. FIFA President Gianni Infantino instructed officials to smooth the way for the team's departure by the end of the week. Iraq earned this shot by beating the United Arab Emirates

1:0432 on aggregate last November, marking their first World Cup appearance chase since. 1986, the team has secured Mexican visas with Europe-based players joining up separately. With just 17 days until kickoff, Darjal urged everyone to stay focused on preparations and delivering for the fans. The Association and staff are pulling out all stops to get the players ready for this big opportunity. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode, no earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. ISOLI solelypillow.com