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Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait

Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait
BBC News Tuesday 02 June 2026, 07:29 UTC 1 min read
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Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.

Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.
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