Iraq secure final World Cup spot with win over Bolivia, join France group
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Iraq qualified for the World Cup by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in their intercontinental playoff, ending a 40-year absence.
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Iraq secured the final remaining World Cup berth by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in their intercontinental playoff on Tuesday, ending a 40-year absence from the tournament. The victory earmarks Iraq's return to the World Cup finals for the first time since 1986, a significant achievement for a nation with a turbulent recent history. Iraq will compete in Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Norway in the tournament. The playoff win caps an unlikely run for a team rebuilding after decades of conflict and instability in the region.
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