Iraq qualifies for World Cup with win over Bolivia
Iraq grabbed the last available place at the World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff, sealing their return to the finals after a 40-year absence.
Aymen Hussein steered home a second-half winner to see the Iraqis become the 48th and last team to qualify for the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
Ali Al Hamadi handed Iraq a 10th-minute lead at the Monterrey Stadium but Bolivia was level at the break through Moises Paniagua.
Iraq will compete in Group I at the 11 June to 19 July World Cup along with France, Norway and Senegal.
