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The final result of the Spain vs Iraq friendly ended in a 1-1 draw as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

No goals were scored in the second half. The opening goal came in the 16th minute with Spain taking a 1-0 lead over Iraq. Goal! Ferran Torres received a pass and confidently fired an unstoppable shot into the bottom right corner of the net.

However, Iraq quickly responded in the 27th minute to make it 1-1. What a beautiful moment! Merchas Doski controlled the ball and unleashed a powerful long-range strike.

It turned out to be the right decision, as his effort found the top right corner, leaving Joan Garcia shaking his head in disbelief.

Match Schedule, Venue, and Broadcast for Spain vs Iraq
The match took place at Deportivo La Coruña's home ground, the Riazor Stadium in Spain. Below are the details in Indonesian time zones:

Date: Friday, 5 June 2026

Kick-off Time: 02.00 WIB / 03.00 WITA

Venue: Riazor Stadium, A Coruña, Spain

In addition to live coverage on iNrws TV, the match was also available via official international sports streaming platforms such as beIN Sports, Amazon Prime, or ViX, depending on local broadcasting rights.

Team Review: Final Home Warm-Up

1. Spain (La Roja)

Coached by Luis de la Fuente, Spain approached this game as one of the top favourites for the 2026 World Cup, following their triumph in the Euro two years earlier. The clash against Iraq served as their only home warm-up fixture before flying to Mexico for another friendly against Peru.

However, Spain were not expected to field their strongest lineup. Young talents like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams were reported to be focusing on recovering from minor muscle injuries to be fit for the opening group match against Cape Verde. Coach De la Fuente was likely to use this match to rotate his squad and give minutes to returning players such as Mikel Merino.

2. Iraq (The Lions of Mesopotamia)

Under the guidance of coach Graham Arnold, Iraq made history by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Their success in navigating the long AFC qualification campaign and defeating Bolivia in the inter-confederation playoff showed that the Lions of Mesopotamia are not to be underestimated.

Facing the world’s No. 2 ranked team like Spain provided Iraq with a perfect test of mental strength and tactical discipline. Their main focus was clearly on strengthening their defence and relying on quick counterattacks to cope with Spain’s modern tiki-taka style.

Match Prediction: Spain vs Iraq

Although Spain rotated their lineup and rested several key players, the depth of La Roja’s squad remained impressive. The creativity in midfield, driven by Rodri and Pedri, was expected to dominate possession from the start.

Iraq were anticipated to put up a strong fight in the first half, but Spain’s superior finishing quality looked likely to make the difference in the later stages.

(Tribunkalteng)