Spain – Iraq Prediction & Tips
As the 2010 World Cup champion and current European champion, Spain will enter the 2026 World Cup ranked second in the world, behind only France. They will aim for flawless preparation for the tournament by facing Iraq here before taking on Peru. Luis de la Fuente has called up a top-tier squad, featuring 16 players who were part of the 2024 Euro Cup victory—a success that has contributed to the team losing only one of its last 28 matches (22 wins, 5 draws). La Roja has also been very solid at home, where they are on a 16-game unbeaten streak (13 wins, 3 draws), although they have drawn two of their last three home matches after failing to beat Egypt (0-0) in their most recent outing.
Iraq currently ranks #57 in the FIFA rankings and is preparing for what will be only its second appearance at the World Cup, as its sole previous World Cup appearance was in 1986. The Lions of Mesopotamia secured qualification through an intercontinental playoff after defeating Bolivia 2-1, and then added a 1-0 victory over Andorra in their most recent friendly to maintain their momentum. However, this visit to Spain cannot be compared to those two matches and may serve as a barometer of their level ahead of the World Cup, as their group also includes other European powerhouses such as Norway and France.
UNDER 4.5 GOALS 1.52
