The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has officially announced the dates for Iraq’s national team matches against the United Arab Emirates in the playoff round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
According to the AFC statement:
- The first leg between Iraq and the UAE will take place on November 13 at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, kicking off at 8:00 PM.
- The second leg will be held on November 18 at Basra International Stadium in Iraq, starting at 7:00 PM.