The first leg of the AFC World Cup qualifying play-off between the UAE and Iraq ended in a tense 1-1 draw in Abu Dhabi last week, leaving all to play for on Iraqi soil in Basra on Tuesday night.
The atmosphere in the southern city is electric. The high-stakes showdown will take place at Basra International Stadium (8pm kick off, UAE) and will determine who advances to the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation play-off tournament.
That final round of qualifying will take place in Mexico next March when six teams will compete for the final two places
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