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FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq lose to Venezuela, Saudi Arabia draw with Senegal in tournament warm-ups

Iraq faced a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela in their last World Cup warm-up match. Venezuela scored twice to secure the win. Iraq will now prepare for their World Cup finals return after 40 years. In another friendly, Saudi Arabia played a goalless draw with 10-man Senegal. Both teams are gearing…

The Economic Times

Two sleeps from the World Cup and geopolitics are shining bright

In today’s Football Daily: World Cup week continues, ‘Card Master’ and farewell Divock Origi

The Guardian - UK

Iraq Also Intensifying Work To Reroute Exports Away From Strait Of Hormuz As Blockade Continues

Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are both intensifying plans to expand pipelines and avoid depending on the Strait of Hormuz as the blockade of the key waterway resulting from the Iran war continues.

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World Cup border issues continue as Cannavaro questions Uzbekistan security frisk

Iran's World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled, and 13 delegation members remain without visas, forcing the team to base itself in Mexico. Meanwhile, a Somali referee was turned away, an Iraqi striker was held for seven hours in Chicago, and Senegalese players were body-searched on arrival.

Euronews

‘It was madness in Baghdad’: René Meulensteen on coaching Iraq and helping Ronaldo

Iraq’s No 2 discusses his recipe for a World Cup shock, the players’ singing and his time assisting Alex Ferguson at Manchester United

The Guardian - UK

Twenty-one killed, 20 injured in Iraq bus crash

Iraqi officials are working to identify the victims of a bus crash that killed 21 people.

AAP

Trump claims he ‘didn’t guarantee’ no US wars. Here’s what he’s actually said

US president for years has repeatedly suggested – and said outright – that he would not take the country to war

The Guardian - US

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The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire

Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago

AAP

Middle East live: Israel vows to press military campaign in Lebanon despite Iran's warning of 'severe' response

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that the IDF will "continue to operate in Lebanon against the terrorist organisation Hezbollah", despite a warning from Iran that any such action would prompt the Islamic republic to take "severe" measures. Iran announced earlier Monday it was halting its operation against Israel…

France 24

Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at Chicago Airport ahead of FIFA World Cup

Iraq's World Cup preparations were disrupted as star striker Aymen Hussein was detained and questioned for nearly seven hours upon arrival in the US. Team photographer Talal Salah faced an even longer delay and was denied entry. The incident occurred just days before Iraq's first World Cup appearance in four…

The Economic Times

Could this one man have been behind terrorist attacks on Jewish communities across Europe?

Legal papers, expert investigations and social media posts tell story of how a 32-year-old Iraqi appeared to run ‘proxy’ campaign

The Guardian - UK

Iraq World Cup 2026 team guide

Graham Arnold’s team have overcome adversity on and off the pitch, but may benefit from the pressure being off them in a tough group

The Guardian - UK

Over 100 pieces of Abbasid-era gold jewellery discovered at Saudi Arabia's Diriyah archaeological site

Archaeologists excavating the ancient site of Diriyah in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region have made one of the most dazzling discoveries in recent Middle Eastern archaeology: a ceramic jar packed with over 100 pieces of gold, silver, and gemstone-encrusted jewellery buried more than 1,200 years ago. Dubbed the "Diriyah Treasure" by…

The Times of India

Israel built secret network at Azerbaijan border to closely monitor Iran during war

In an intriguing development, a CNN report has surfaced, suggesting that Israel has allegedly set up a series of military outposts encircling Iran. These installations reportedly include specialized forces and drone contingents positioned near Azerbaijan's border.

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AAP

European big guns stumble in World Cup warm-ups

Two former World Cup winners have both been surprised in their latest warm-up matches, with Graham Arnold's Iraq holding Spain and Ivory Coast beating France.

The Guardian - UK

Doski stunner earns Iraq draw against understrength Spain in World Cup warm-up

Merchas Doski’s 27th-minute goal gave Iraq a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Spain, who took the lead through Ferran Torres

Sports Illustrated

Why Lamine Yamal Isn’t Playing for Spain vs. Iraq

Lamine Yamal could be the difference-maker for European champions Spain at the World Cup.

France 24

Strait of Hormuz oil crisis: An opportunity for Syria?

In the show this week, we look at how Syria could benefit from the oil crisis triggered by tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. After Iran effectively closed the strategic waterway, Syria's Mediterranean port of Baniyas found itself emerging as a hub for crude oil transported overland from the UAE…

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Sports Illustrated

How to Watch Spain vs. Iraq on TV, Live Stream: International Friendly

Spain plays the first of two friendlies before the start of its 2026 World Cup campaign.

TechRadar

How to watch Spain vs Iraq: Free Streams & TV Channels for World Cup 2026 warm-up match

All the ways to watch Spain vs Iraq live streams online and from anywhere in one of the last friendlies before the 2026 World Cup gets underway.

Sports Illustrated

Spain vs. Iraq—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Spain meets Iraq at the Estadio de Riazor in La Coruña—a ground where La Roja has never suffered defeat.

Evening Standard

Soldier who died in Iraq training accident named as 29-year-old Lance Corporal

L/Cpl James Freeman, 29, was a ‘dedicated and experienced’ soldier who had a promising career ahead of him. the MoD said.

The Independent UK

Soldier who died in Iraq training accident is named and pictured for first time

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The Independent UK

British soldier who died in Iraq training accident is named

Lance Corporal James Freeman, 28, was in the Royal Anglian Regiment

The Independent UK

Powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will start handing its weapons to the state

One of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed armed groups says it will begin putting its weapons under government control

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