Iraq and Ivory Coast Cancel Friendly Match Amid Logistics Disputes

Iraq and Ivory Coast have canceled a planned international friendly match intended as part of the Iraqi national team's preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Ivory Coast Football Federation President Idris Diallo stated that while the two parties had nearly reached a formal agreement, the match will no longer take place. The cancellation follows a breakdown in negotiations over organizational and logistical disagreements. All diplomatic and administrative contacts regarding the fixture have ceased as a result of the impasse.