The Iraqi national team continues its intensive preparations in the Mexican city of Monterrey, in preparation for the decisive confrontation in the global playoff qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals, amid positive atmospheres and high focus from the players and coaching staff to achieve the desired goal.

The Lions of Mesopotamia are anticipating a match against the winner of the Bolivia vs. Suriname encounter, in a crucial match representing a pivotal point in the team's journey towards returning to the World Cup, amidst great ambitions held by Iraqi fans.

Iraqi national team player Amir Al-Amari said in media statements that "the team's camp in Monterrey is going excellently, as positive atmospheres prevail among the players, and all organizational matters are going well, which has clearly reflected on the team's morale before the anticipated match."

He added: "The players' focus is entirely on achieving victory and making the Iraqi fans happy, as we understand the importance of this confrontation and strive to appear in the best possible form on the field."

He pointed out: "The situations in the region cannot be ignored, but we are trying to isolate ourselves and focus on the training and the main task we came for, which is full preparation for this decisive match."

He continued: "The winning mentality is strongly present within the team and has not been affected by the surrounding circumstances, as we enter the match with the same mindset, because achieving victory in ninety minutes will grant us the ticket to the World Cup, which is the goal we are all working towards."

He concluded: "The climatic conditions in Monterrey are very suitable for preparations, and the welcome we received from the fans there gave us an additional boost, which is a positive thing before the anticipated encounter."

He added: "We feel great support from the Iraqi fans, whether inside the country or from those who will be present in the stands, and this gives us double motivation to give our best."

He concluded his remarks by saying: "We promise the fans that we will give our utmost in this confrontation, to achieve the desired result and make the Iraqi people happy, who have been waiting for this moment for many years."