Timnas Irak terbang ke Meksiko untuk playoff Piala Dunia

Tim nasional sepak bola Irak telah menyewa pesawat pribadi ke Meksiko untuk pertandingan playoff Piala Dunia mereka, meskipun ada risiko dari konflik Timur Tengah. Tim tersebut lolos ke playoff setelah gol telat yang dramatis. Pemenangnya akan bergabung dengan Norwegia, Prancis, dan Senegal di grup Piala Dunia 2026.

Irak akan memainkan pertandingan playoff untuk mendapatkan tempat di Piala Dunia 2026 di Amerika Serikat, Kanada, dan Meksiko. Pertandingan tersebut sempat diragukan karena eskalasi konflik di Timur Tengah, yang mendorong Federasi Sepak Bola Irak untuk mencari pengaturan alternatif dari FIFA, termasuk tanggal dan tempat baru, di tengah ketidakpastian tentang keamanan meninggalkan negara. Pada malam Sabtu waktu Swedia, presiden federasi Adnen Dirjal mengumumkan bahwa tim telah berhasil menyewa jet pribadi ke Meksiko. Ini menyusul kualifikasi mereka ke playoff beberapa bulan lalu, yang diraih secara dramatis ketika Amir Al-Ammari mencetak gol dari penalti di menit ke-117 melawan Uni Emirat Arab. Lawan di playoff akan menjadi Suriname atau Bolivia, dengan pemenang maju ke grup yang sama dengan Norwegia, Prancis, dan Senegal. Dirjal menyatakan: “Kami memiliki satu tujuan dan itu adalah mencapai Piala Dunia. Oleh karena itu, fokus kami adalah memberikan kondisi yang diperlukan bagi para pemain dan pelatih untuk memainkan pertandingan tersebut dan mewujudkan impian para pendukung Irak.” Pengumuman ini memastikan tim dapat bertanding di tengah ketegangan regional.

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FIFA has stated it is monitoring developments following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, emphasizing a focus on ensuring all teams participate safely in the 2026 World Cup. Iran, drawn in Group G, faces potential visa and travel barriers amid escalating tensions. The Iranian Football Federation president indicated participation is now unlikely.

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Italy will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina for a decisive one-legged playoff final on March 31 to secure a place at the 2026 World Cup. The Azzurri advanced after defeating Northern Ireland, while Bosnia beat Wales on penalties. The winners join Group B alongside Switzerland, Canada and Qatar.

Mexico's national team will face Belgium in a friendly match preparing for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, March 31 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The game follows a 0-0 draw with Portugal and will allow coach Javier Aguirre to fine-tune his squad. Belgium arrives after a 5-2 win over the United States.

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed the organization's confidence in Mexico's ability to host its scheduled matches for the 2026 World Cup, despite recent cartel violence. This statement follows the death of a prominent drug lord and subsequent unrest that led to event cancellations. The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set to begin on June 11, 2026.

 

 

 

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