INTERNATIONAL: Iraqi soccer players practised on Wednesday , January 26,ahead of a match with Iran in a World Cup Asian qualifiers match.
Iraq and Iran will be competing with the other members of their group to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The Iranians lead Group A with 16 points after six matches, two points clear of South Korea and a further eight ahead of the United Arab Emirates.
The top two finishers in each of Asia's qualifying groups are certain to join hosts Qatar at the finals and, with four games remaining, a win over the Iraqis would take Iran through.