Iraq scores late winner against UAE to keep its World Cup hopes alive

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BASRA, Iraq (AP) — Iraq kept its 2026 World Cup hopes alive by beating the United Arab Emirates 3-2 on aggregate after a dramatic stoppage-time penalty Tuesday in Asian qualifying. Amir Al-Ammari’s penalty in the 17th minute of added time sealed the 2-1 victory on the night to send Iraq to the intercontinental playoff round […]

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