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Spain and Iraq draw 1-1 in World Cup warm-up match

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:31 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Spain and Iraq draw 1-1 in World Cup warm-up match
Summary

Spain faced Iraq in a World Cup warm-up match at Estadio de Riazor on June 4, 2026, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Ferran Torres opened the scoring for Spain in the 16th minute, but Iraq leveled the match through Merchas Doski in the 28th minute. The Spanish squad encountered difficulties in the second half, struggling to convert chances. The match served as Spain's final home game before the World Cup as they prepare for their tournament opener against Cape Verde on June 15. Iraq will next take on Venezuela before facing Norway in their World Cup debut on June 16.

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  • •Match held at Estadio de Riazor in La Coruña.
  • •Ferran Torres scored for Spain; Merchas Doski equalized for Iraq.
  • •Spain's final home warm-up before the World Cup.
  • •Spain now prepares for a match against Peru.
  • •Iraq will face Venezuela next as they prepare for their World Cup campaign.
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Spain were left frustrated in their first World Cup warm-up match as they laboured to a 1-1 draw with Iraq at the Estadio de Riazor in La Coruña.

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