Iraq v UAE

WCQ - AFC, Fifth Round

IraqIraqIRQ

Agg. 3-2

United Arab EmiratesUAEUAE

Mohanad Ali - 66'

Amir Al-Ammari - 90'+17' Pen

Caio - 52'

2nd Leg - Iraq win 3-2 on aggregate

Graham Arnold helps keep Iraq's WC hopes alive

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has overseen another miraculous AFC qualifying playoff, helping Iraq a 2-1 win over the U.A.E. and, with it, a place in the intercontinental playoffs for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nov 19, 2025, 09:26 am - Joey Lynch

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