Iraq head coach Graham Arnold on significant challenges the team and country are facing
Iraq's participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico that will decide two berths at this year's World Cup is in doubt because of the travel chaos triggered by the conflict in neighbouring Iran. The Iraqis are scheduled to play the winners of an earlier tie between Bolivia and Suriname in Monterrey on March 31 for a spot at the World Cup finals but are concerned they might not be able to get everyone to Mexico. Their head coach has been speaking with World Sport's Don Riddell.
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