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Iraq Hold Off Bolivia to Claim Final World Cup Place
Graham Arnold’s team defeat La Verde 2-1 to qualify
TL;DR
- Iraq qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 40 years, beating Bolivia 2-1.
- Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein scored for Iraq.
- Iraq's preparations were disrupted by the war in the Middle East.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, defeating Jamaica 1-0.
- Axel Tuanzebe scored the winning goal for DR Congo in extra time.