Iraq, Palestine and World Cup

Soccer-Iraq decline to play Palestine World Cup qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan
Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having also knocked back a Palestinian proposal to stage the match just outside Jerusalem. The last soccer international played in the Palestinian territories was in October 2019 and Palestine have since staged their "home" fixtures at neutral venues in Qatar,
Iraq calls for venue change in World Cup qualifier against Palestine
Iraq has requested to move its World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month from the Jordanian capital, Amman, after rejecting a Palestinian
Iraq's Push for a Neutral Venue in World Cup Qualifier Against Palestine
Iraq wants to move their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from Amman, Jordan, due to concerns over competitive integrity. FIFA had proposed Amman as a neutral venue after a Palestinian proposal to play near Jerusalem was rejected.
Jordan Plays Iraq In Last FIBA Asia Cup Qualifier
AMMAN - Jordan plays Iraq on Monday in their last match of Window 3, Group D qualifiers for the 31st FIBA Asia Cup 2025.Jordan has already
Iraq requests FIFA move Palestine World Cup Qualifier from Jordan
Iraq seeks to relocate their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from FIFA's neutral venue suggestion, Amman, and a Palestinian proposal near Jerusalem.
Iraq Seeks Venue Change for World Cup Qualifier Against Palestine
Iraq has requested their World Cup qualifier against Palestine, initially proposed to be played in Amman, Jordan, be moved to another neutral venue due to fairness concerns. The match, important for Group B standings,
World News Live Today February 28, 2025: Iraq dismisses Jerusalem as venue for soccer World-Cup match against Palestine
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Iraq demands new venue for Palestine WCQ match
Iraq seeks to relocate their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from FIFA's neutral venue suggestion, Amman, and a Palestinian proposal near Jerusalem.
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The Farhud
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