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qualified for the intercontinental playoff leading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a \u201cHitchcock-like scenario\u201d that ended with a 2-1 victory over the UAE in the dying moments of the Asian playoff second leg at Basra International Stadium, following their 1-1 draw in the first leg in Abu Dhabi.\r\n\r\nAmir Al-Ammari scored the decisive qualification goal in the 90+17th minute from the penalty spot, after substitute Mohanad Ali \u201cMimi\u201d equalized for Iraq (66), following the UAE\u2019s opener through Caio Lucas (52).\r\n\r\nIraq will now play in the intercontinental playoff scheduled for March 2026, which includes representatives from Africa (DR Congo), South America (Bolivia), CONCACAF (two teams), and Oceania (New Caledonia), to determine the two final qualified teams for the World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.\r\n\r\nThe \u201cLions of Mesopotamia\u201d will be aiming to reach the finals for the second time in their 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