AFC Asian Qualifiers
The sides meet in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie in Basra with pacesetters Korea Republic out to confirm an 11th consecutive appearance on the global stage while Iraq need victory to keep second-placed Jordan in sight ahead of their showdown on Tuesday.
A shock 2-1 defeat to Palestine on Matchday Eight saw Iraq dropping to third in the standings, one point behind Jordan.
The loss followed a 2-2 draw with Kuwait, leaving their hopes of qualifying automatically for a second FIFA World Cup Finals hanging by a thread.
The West Asian side have turned to Arnold, who steered Australia into the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, and the veteran tactician has promised Iraq will fight till the end against Korea Republic.
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Hong Myung-bo's Korea Republic have not exactly been in sterling form in the AFC Asian Qualifiers, with the East Asian side having drawn their last three matches.
Their fate, however, is very much in their hands as they sit three points clear of Jordan but Hong will be desperate for them to get back to winning ways.
Iraq v Korea Republic
Venue: Basra International Stadium (Basra)
Kick-off: Thursday, 21:15 (UTC+3)
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