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Iraq Touches Down in Monterrey for 2026 World Cup Playoff After Travel Snags Resolved

The team secured a private flight from Amman with help from the Mexican embassy to keep the March 26–31 fixtures on track.

Overview

  • Iraq and Bolivia have arrived in Monterrey, while Surinam’s staff is already in Mexico and the remaining players are expected by March 23.
  • Monterrey’s Estadio BBVA hosts Bolivia vs. Surinam on March 26, with the winner meeting Iraq in the March 31 final for a World Cup berth.
  • Guadalajara stages New Caledonia vs. Jamaica on March 26, and RD Congo awaits the winner in the March 31 final that decides the other qualifier.
  • FIFA’s intercontinental playoffs use a single-match mini-tournament in Mexico between March 23 and 31, replacing home-and-away ties.
  • Tickets are on sale from 200 to 300 Mexican pesos, Iraq plans to train at Colegio Irlandés de San Pedro, and broadcasts are set on Dsports/DGO with Win Sports in some markets.