Learn about the Channels Broadcasting the Iraq vs Andorra Match

The Iraqi national team begins its preparatory journey for the 2026 World Cup finals with its first friendly match, when it faces the Andorra national team tomorrow evening, Friday, at Montilivi Stadium in Girona, Spain, at 7 PM Baghdad time.

The match represents the first rehearsal for coach Graham Arnold with the Lions of Mesopotamia after the historic qualification for the World Cup. He aims to test the main and new players and implement his tactical ideas, especially in breaking the defensive blocks that the Andorran guest is expected to rely on.

Spanish international referee Ricardo De Burgos will officiate the match, reflecting the technical staff's desire to provide professional refereeing conditions similar to the World Cup atmosphere for the players.

The "Al-Rabaa Sports" network announced that it has obtained the rights to broadcast the Iraq vs Andorra match and will broadcast it live to viewers within Iraq only.

The broadcast will be available via the channel's "Al-Nojoom" receiver, without offering viewing on open broadcast or general frequencies. This step is part of the channel's policy to provide exclusive content to its subscribers, especially with the increasing interest of Iraqi fans in following the national team's friendlies before the World Cup.

Al-Rabaa Sports channel confirmed that an analytical studio will precede the match by an hour, featuring a selection of analysts and former stars to provide a technical reading of Graham Arnold's expected lineup and the strengths and weaknesses of the Andorra team, while a well-known commentator will provide an audio description of the match events.