Summary
Mexico is giving visas to players from Iraq's national football team as they prepare for a World Cup qualifier match in Monterrey on March 31. The Iraqi team is having problems because of travel disruptions linked to a conflict involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. The team’s coach has asked FIFA to delay the match due to these issues.
Key Facts
- Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry is issuing visas for Iraq's national football team.
- The intercontinental World Cup qualifier is set for March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico.
- The match is part of the qualification process for the World Cup starting on June 11, co-hosted by Mexico, the U.S., and Canada.
- Iraq faces travel issues due to an ongoing conflict involving Israel, the U.S., and Iran.
- Some players got their visas processed at Mexican embassies in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
- Iraq could face the winner of a match between Suriname and Bolivia for a World Cup spot.
- Iraq's coach has asked FIFA to postpone the match because his team can't fully gather.
- Mexico does not have an embassy in Iraq, which complicates the visa process.
