FIFA Clears Iraq to Host World Cup Qualifying Games in Basra
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA says the southern Iraqi city of Basra can host the national team's return to playing World Cup qualifying games at home.
Security concerns since the 1980s have forced Iraq to host most qualifiers in neutral countries. Iraq played "home" games in Iran, Jordan and Malaysia in a failed attempt to reach the 2018 tournament.
FIFA says "following a security assessment by a FIFA delegation" Basra can stage games in qualifying for the 2022 edition
Security concerns since the 1980s have forced Iraq to host most qualifiers in neutral countries. Iraq played "home" games in Iran, Jordan and Malaysia in a failed attempt to reach the 2018 tournament.
FIFA says "following a security assessment by a FIFA delegation" Basra can stage games in qualifying for the 2022 edition.
Security concerns since the 1980s have forced Iraq to host most qualifiers in neutral countries. Iraq played "home" games in Iran, Jordan and Malaysia in a failed attempt to reach the 2018 tournament.
FIFA says "following a security assessment by a FIFA delegation" Basra can stage games in qualifying for the 2022 edition
Security concerns since the 1980s have forced Iraq to host most qualifiers in neutral countries. Iraq played "home" games in Iran, Jordan and Malaysia in a failed attempt to reach the 2018 tournament.
FIFA says "following a security assessment by a FIFA delegation" Basra can stage games in qualifying for the 2022 edition.