Iraq Confirms Participation in FIFA Play-Offs in Monterrey Despite Airspace Closure

Baghdad : Iraq Football Association chief Adnan Dirjal has confirmed on Sunday that the team will take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 intercontinental play-off, which will be held in Monterrey, Mexico, on March 31.  The Middle East airspace has been closed since February 28 after US-Israeli strikes began, and Iran counterattacked by launching missiles and drones at the other nearby countries. IANS

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