Iraq Faces Spain in Friendly in A Coruña Ahead of 2026 World Cup

A CORUÑA, Spain — Iraq's national football team faces Spain in a friendly match in A Coruña on Thursday, a final test ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifying. Iraq is ranked 57th in the FIFA world rankings with 1,447.77 points, while Spain sits in second place. The match offers Iraq an opportunity to gain points that could improve its standing. A victory would earn Iraq 10 points, pushing its total to 1,457.77 and lifting the team to 52nd in the rankings. A draw would net 5 points, moving Iraq to 54th place and potentially past Qatar. Spain is seeking to capitalize on the result to challenge for the top spot in the FIFA rankings. No further details about the match timing or broadcast information were immediately available.