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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
March 10, 2026
3h ago
Iraq coach calls for World Cup playoff to be re-scheduled
Iraq coach Graham Arnold has pleaded with FIFA to postpone his team's intercontinental playoff for the World Cup because many of his players and backroom staff are stranded..
✨ Key Highlights
Iraq's head coach, Graham Arnold, has appealed to FIFA to postpone the team's crucial World Cup playoff match, scheduled for March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico.
- The postponement is requested due to Iraq's airspace being closed until April 1, preventing players and staff from gathering and traveling.
- The primary individuals involved are Graham Arnold, the head coach of the Iraqi national team, and FIFA.
- Approximately 60% of Iraq's players are based in Iraq, and all of the backroom and medical staff are facing travel complications, including difficulties obtaining Mexican visas.
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