Didier Deschamps is trying to guide France to a historic feat. They could become just the third nation to make three consecutive World Cup finals. Brazil did that most recently (1994, 1998 and 2002) and before them West Germany made the 1982, 1986 and 1990 finals.

Iraq defeated Bolivia in an inter-confederation playoff to secure the final spot in the field of 48 World Cup teams.

NANTES, France (AP) — Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France — and Doué's brother in the French dugout — with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warmup match Thursday.

Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France while Iraq held Spain to a draw in pre-World Cup friendlies.

Injured Lamine Yamal saw out for Spain as they drew 1-1 with Iraq in the first of their two World Cup warm-up games. Yamal, who is in a race against time to be fit for Spain’s World Cup opener against Cape Verde on June 15,

Iraq has officially set its roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the entire 26-man squad for the Iraq national team.

Meet Ahmed Qasem. The Nashville SC winger is ready to represent Iraq, his mother's home nation, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Ahmed Qasem is ready to represent @IraqNT_EN at the @fifaworldcup! 🇮🇶 pic.twitter.com/b8agynjUZA

Pakistan, June 2 -- Iraq head coach Graham Arnold named his final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, relying heavily on the core group of players who secured qualification through the intercontinental playoffs.