Rapid Reaction: Palestine 2:1 Iraq (2026 World Cup qualifier)

Palestine mount late comeback versus Iraq to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive
Palestine mount late comeback versus Iraq to keep World Cup qualification hopes alive
Palestine must record first ever win against Iraq if they are to remain alive in World Cup qualification.
Palestine look to spring a surprise against a Jordan side jostling with Iraq for a direct World Cup berth
Palestine's new manager turns to his former Olympic Team charges as seven changes are made to the squad last called up in November
Ehab Abu Jazar's first Palestine squad will retain the core but add many new names- including multiple dual nationals.
Iraq insistence that a more neutral neutral ground be selected has fallen on deaf ears.
Confusion reigns after Iraq protests Amman as a neutral location and Jibril Rajoub holds on to hope that the game can be held in Palestine
In spite of an overbearing FA President, a chronic shortage of resources, and a suspended national league the Palestine job remains an attractive position.
Palestine turn to the U23 manager to resuscitate faint World Cup qualification hopes and rejuvenate the side ahead of a new cycle.
Palestine throw haymakers, land punches, and keep faint World Cup qualification hopes alive against perennial finalists South Korea