Iraq vs South Korea Prediction and Betting Tips | June 5th 2025
Iraq will face South Korea at the Basra International Stadium on Thursday in the penultimate game of their third-round 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Bill Asprey (1936-2025)
Stoke City Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player, assistant manager and manager William ‘Bill’ Asprey at the age of...
Graham Arnold thrilled with being given task of guiding Iraq to a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986
Refreshed after almost seven months away from football, former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is relishing the challenge of taking another nation to...
Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold given task of securing FIFA World Cup qualification for Iraq
New Iraq boss Graham Arnold’s coaching staff is set to include some familiar faces.
Iraq appoint Arnold as head coach
Baghdad: Iraq have named Australian Graham Arnold as their new head coach ahead of next month's vital AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 clashes...
Former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold takes up SHOCK new position after walking away from Australia post
Former Socceroos' boss Graham Arnold will seek to reach the finals of another World Cup after taking the reins as coach of Iraq
Former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold named Iraq head coach
61-year-old takes on first job since stepping down as Australia managerWins over South Korea and Jordan needed to seal 2026 World Cup spotFormer...
Potters beaten by the Blades in ST4
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Baker makes 100th league appearance for Potters
Gibson one of five unavailable due to injury and...
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Astonishing tale of controversial lawyer who says he's advised Donald Trump and Russia, has claimed Saddam Hussein and Robert Mugabe as clients ... and still has designs on owning a football team despite doing time in prison
It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. What links Dundee with Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, paedophile pop singer Gary Glitter, and serial...
Ihab urges Palestine to power on after historic triumph
Amman: Ihab Abujazar could not hide his pride after Palestine edged Iraq 2-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B match on Tuesday.
Group B: Palestine 2-1 Iraq
Amman: Palestine created history as they came from behind to defeat Iraq 2-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday.
We won't stop until we reach the World Cup, says Saudi Arabia's Al Youbi
Pattaya: Waleed Al Youbi and Saudi Arabia celebrated a historic first after their 3-2 win over Iraq on Monday meant that they reached the knockout...
Preview - Group B: Palestine v Iraq
Amman: Iraq will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they face Palestine in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.
Mendes pleased with China PR's response
Pattaya: Head coach Marcelo Mendes was a relieved man after his China PR side gave themselves a fighting chance of progressing to the knockout...
Group B: Iraq 2-3 China PR
Pattaya: China PR came from behind to defeat Iraq 3-2 after extra time in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group B match on Saturday.
Casas rues Iraq's costly mistakes
Basra: Head coach Jesus Casas was left counting the cost of defensive errors after his Iraq side salvaged a 2-2 draw with Kuwait in their AFC Asian...
Tabata concerned with Japan's sluggish start, Iraq's Hashem Pour motivated by performance
Pattaya: Head coach Teruki Tabata was left puzzled by Japan's slow start to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 after his side slogged to...
Group B: Iraq 2-2 Kuwait
Basra: Iraq fought back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw with Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie on Thursday.
Group B: Japan 4-3 Iraq
Pattaya: Japan were made to work hard before securing a 4-3 win against Iraq in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group B...
Stoke City sweat over new striker’s injury amid fresh development
Stoke City striker Ali Al-Hamadi has withdrawn from the Iraq national team squad, as confirmed on their official…
The post Stoke City sweat over...
Preview - Group B: Iraq v Kuwait
Basra: Iraq will be out to tighten their grip on an automatic qualification slot when they host Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26...
Preview - Group B: Japan v Iraq; China PR v Saudi Arabia
Pattaya: Japan, Iraq, China PR and Saudi Arabia are set to battle it out in Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 with all four...
Al-Hamadi Out of Iraq Squad
On-loan Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been ruled out of Iraq's World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait and Palestine having suffered a knock during...
Preview: Iraq vs. Kuwait - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and Kuwait, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
West Asia Wrap: Al Shehri penalty keeps Al Ittihad four ahead; exciting race continues in Iraq
Doha: Al Ittihad SC ended a run of three draws with a last gasp 2-1 win over Al Riyadh to stay four points clear in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Hamadi strike clinches City three vital points
Ali Al-Hamadi’s first-half finish the difference in ST4
City clinch three huge points despite missing chances to double lead
Johansson’s fine late...
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Last minute strike thwarts City's sterling comeback
City denied comeback point by 97th minute winner
Potters’ bright start extinguished by Torp brace
Gallagher’s double restored parity for Potters...
Potters and Watford share spoils
Potters vs Watford ends goalless
Junho within a fingertip of late winner
Potters applauded from the field following draw
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Al-Hamadi returns as Robins names side for Watford
Potters field five changes
Al-Hamadi, Tchamadeu, Thompson, Pearson and Koumas start
Baker misses out due to illness
Stoke City striker Ali...
Iraq demands new venue for Palestine WCQ match
Iraq seeks to relocate their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from FIFA's neutral venue suggestion, Amman, and a Palestinian proposal near...
Morgan applauds Australia's grit
Shenzhen: Australia's dramatic 3-2 victory against Iraq in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 quarter-final on Saturday was a testament of the...
QF: Australia fight back to advance at Iraq's expense
Shenzhen: Australia came from behind twice to defeat Iraq 3-2 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 quarter-final at the Baoan Sports Centre...
Preview - Quarter-final: Australia v Iraq
Shenzhen: Australia are determined to raise the bar when they take on Iraq in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 quarter-final at the Baoan Sports...
Jordan stalemate a valuable lesson for Iraq, says Mohammed
Shenzhen: Head coach Imad Mohammed was satisfied with the performance of his players despite Iraq having to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against...
Group B - MD3: Iraq 0-0 Jordan
Shenzhen: Iraq secured their place in the knockout stage of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 after finishing second in Group B following a 0-0...
World's largest necropolis that's 1,400 years old and home to 6 million bodies
The cemetery in Iraq is roughly the size of 844 football pitches.
MD8: Al Shorta (IRQ) 2-0 Al Ain FC (UAE)
Baghdad: Al Ain's defence of their continental crown fizzled out in Baghdad on Monday as the side from the United Arab Emirates slipped to a 2-0...
Mohammed: Victory was Iraq's responsibility
Shenzhen: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed applauded his players for their sense of responsibility after the 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the AFC U20...
Group B - MD2: Saudi Arabia 0-1 Iraq
Shenzhen: Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a cagey encounter in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B tie at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium...
Baker brilliance rounds off Potters' sinking of the Swans
Potters trailed to Josh Tymon opener
Burger levels; Junho puts City in-front
Baker’s belter from own half rounds-off win
Lewis Baker marked his...
Preview - Group B: Saudi Arabia v Iraq
Shenzhen: Three-time winners Saudi Arabia, having narrowly won their opening match at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025, expect an equally...
Mousa expects Iraq to bounce back
Shenzhen: Muslim Mousa delivered a strong performance in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 opener, helping his side secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw...
Mousa expects Iraq to bounce back against Saudi Arabia
Shenzhen: Muslim Mousa delivered a strong performance in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 opener, helping his side secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw...
Group B - MD1: Iraq 1-1 DPR Korea
Shenzhen:: DPR Korea came back from a goal down to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Iraq in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B opener...
Preview - Group B: Iraq v DPR Korea
Shenzhen: Iraq and DPR Korea will meet in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 in what promises to be a thrilling affair between two former...
Awkward moment Lionel Messi’s former Navy SEAL bodyguard ‘is finally defeated’ by pitch invader
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The Argentine legend was...
Moran magic seals Potters three precious points
Moran comes off the bench to score winner
Al-Hamadi scores on Potters debut
City roared on by 1,800 Stokies as they tame the Tigers
Andrew Moran’s...
Al-Hamadi set for City debut
Potters’ number nine named in starting XI on Humberside
Junho, Wilson-Esbrand and Seko also restored
Eight first team players unavailable due to...
Former Kotoko defender Patrick Asmah seals transfer to Rwandz SC in Kurdistan
Former Ghana youth star Patrick Asmah has secured a move to Kurdistan First League side Rwandz Sport Club on a short-term deal, GHANAsoccernet.com...
Ali Al-Hamadi makes Potters move
Al-Hamadi joins Potters on loan
22-year-old signs from Ipswich until season’s end
Netted 36 goals from 56 career starts to date
Ali Al-Hamadi, the...
Al-Hamadi Deal Not Done But Baggies Want Permanent Switch
No deal has yet been done between the Blues and West Brom for the signing of striker Ali Al-Hamadi but TWTD understands the Baggies are looking to...
Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 1-2 Iraq; Bahrain 1-3 Thailand
Nonthaburi: Thailand came from behind to beat Bahrain 3-1 to clinch the Qualifiers Group A top spot and a ticket to the AFC Women's Futsal Asian...
Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 1-2 Iraq
Nonthaburi: Iraq concluded their AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group A campaign on a high after defeating Lebanon 2-1 on...
Qualifiers - Group A: Lebanon 0-3 Palestine; Thailand 7-1 Iraq
Nonthaburi: Thailand stayed perfect after handing Iraq a 7-1 defeat in their AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group A match on...
Qualifiers - Group A: Iraq 5-9 Bahrain; Palestine 1-8 Thailand
Nonthaburi: Bahrain assumed control of Group A of the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers after defeating Iraq 9-5 on Monday.
Qualifiers - Group A: Iraq 5-9 Bahrain
Nonthaburi: Bahrain assumed control of Group A of the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers after defeating Iraq 9-5 on Monday.
Qualifiers - Group A: Bahrain 1-1 Lebanon; Iraq 1-1 Palestine
Nonthaburi: Bahrain and Lebanon shared the points following a 1-1 draw in their opening AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Qualifiers Group A...
West Asia Wrap: Sharjah, Air Force drop points
Dubai: The title race in the United Arab Emirates and Iraq intensified after the leaders dropped points the past week.
Group B: Saudi Arabia defeat Iraq to seal knockout stage berth
Kuwait City: Saudi Arabia dethroned Iraq to advance to the semi-finals of the 2024 Gulf Cup on Saturday.
Group B: Bahrain advance; Saudi Arabia keep hopes alive
Kuwait City: Bahrain confirmed their spot in the semi-finals of the 2024 Gulf Cup with a 2-0 win over defending champions Iraq in their Group B tie...
Preview: Bahrain vs. Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Gulf Cup of Nations clash between Bahrain and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Group B: Bahrain stun Saudi Arabia; Winning start for Iraq
Kuwait City: Bahrain got their 2024 Gulf Cup campaign off to a roaring start with a 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia in Group B on Sunday.
Hoops midfielder makes Fleet loan switch
A new arrival at the Fleet ahead of tonight’s match is central midfielder Alex Aoraha on a 28-day loan from Championship side Queens Park Rangers....
Group B - MD6: Air Force SC (IRQ) 0-1 Al Taawoun FC (KSA)
Baghdad: Saudi Arabia's Al Taawoun FC topped Group B to seal their place in the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 thanks to a...
Garrido hails Persepolis' indomitable spirit
Doha: Juan Carlos Garrido was extremely proud after Persepolis FC revived their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage hopes with a 2-1...
MD6: Persepolis FC (IRN) 2-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)
Doha: Giorgi Gvelesiani's late penalty earned Persepolis their first win in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday as the Iranian side...
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Group B - MD5: Altyn Asyr FC (TKM) 0-2 Air Force SC (IRQ)
Ashgabat: Air Force Club kept their hopes of a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 alive on Wednesday as the...
Milojevic confident Al Wasl will advance
Karbala: Al Wasl FC head coach Milos Milojevic is excited that his UAE side hold AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 progression in their own hands...
MD5: Al Shorta (IRQ) 1-3 Al Wasl Club (UAE)
Karbala: UAE's Al Wasl FC defeated Al Shorta of Iraq 3-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 clash on Tuesday to raise hopes of a spot in...
Iraq depth key to crucial victory over Oman, says Casas
Muscat: Iraq's AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 campaign is back on track following a 1-0 win over Oman on Tuesday, with head coach Jesus Casas...
Group B: Oman 0-1 Iraq
Muscat: Iraq returned to winning ways after edging Oman 1-0 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday.
Preview - Group B: Oman v Iraq
Muscat: Oman and Iraq will be equally desperate for a win when they meet in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B clash on Tuesday.
Preview: Oman vs. Iraq - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Oman and Iraq, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Casas plays down Iraq's nervy display against Jordan
Basra: Head coach Jesus Casas was not too disheartened despite his Iraq side being held to a goalless draw by Jordan in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™...
Group B: Iraq 0-0 Jordan
Basra: It was honours even between Iraq and Jordan after they settled for a goalless draw in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B...
Preview - Group B: Iraq v Jordan
Basra: Iraq and Jordan are set for a thrilling encounter when they meet in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B fixture at the Basra...
Preview: Iraq vs. Jordan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and Jordan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
