Iraq vs Jordan

Basra International Stadium forms the backdrop for a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Iraq and Jordan.

Iraq got their Group B journey off to a flyer, picking up seven points in the first three rounds (W2, D1) before South Korea stopped them in their tracks last time out. A 3-2 home loss to the Taegeuk Warriors remains the only blemish on Iraq’s otherwise rock-solid defensive record, considering they kept a clean sheet in all three unbeaten outings. However, both victories in that sequence came by a narrow 1-0 scoreline, highlighting the potential for a low-scoring showdown. Against this backdrop, Iraq’s last two matches against Jordan have seen both teams score at least twice (D1, L1), including a goal-glutted 3-2 defeat in February’s Asian Cup.

Meanwhile, Jordan’s three-game unbeaten H2H run (W1, D2) gives them hope ahead of this trip as they seek back-to-back World Cup qualifying wins for the first time since finishing top of their second-stage Group G. Indeed, the visitors’ four matches in this section have fluctuated between different outcomes (W2, D1, L1). Interestingly, those three results (wins/losses) featured goal margins of 2+ goals, underscoring Jordan’s inconsistency. That said, Jamal Sellami’s men have been flawless on the road since their runner-up finish in the Asian Cup last winter. They’ve won all three away World Cup qualifiers afterward, scoring at least twice on each occasion.

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