
Iraq Snatches Dramatic Draw from Kuwait in World Cup Qualifiers
The Iraqi national team drew 2-2 against its Kuwaiti counterpart in the seventh round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Kuwait scored its two goals through Youssef Nasser Al-Salman in the 39th and 70th minutes.
In the 93rd minute, Iraq scored its first goal through Akam Hashim, while Ibrahim Bayesh scored the equalizer in the 11th minute of stoppage time.
The Iraqi national team raised its tally to 12 points, sitting in third place, while Kuwait increased its tally to 5 points, remaining in fifth place.
Kuwait scored its two goals through Youssef Nasser Al-Salman in the 39th and 70th minutes.
In the 93rd minute, Iraq scored its first goal through Akam Hashim, while Ibrahim Bayesh scored the equalizer in the 11th minute of stoppage time.
The Iraqi national team raised its tally to 12 points, sitting in third place, while Kuwait increased its tally to 5 points, remaining in fifth place.