Spain and Iraq meet in international friendly in La Coruña
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Spain hosts Iraq in an international friendly at the Estadio Abanca-Riazor on Thursday evening. Both teams use the match as a final preparation ahead of the World Cup. Spain, the reigning European champions, feature in strong form but are without key players Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Mikel Merino due to injuries. Iraq makes its first World Cup appearance since 1986 and aims to build on recent successes, including victories against Bolivia and Andorra. Kick-off is set for 20:00 BST.
- •Match takes place at Estadio Abanca-Riazor, 20:00 BST on June 4.
- •Spain aims to extend unbeaten run to 29 matches.
- •Iraq seeks momentum with recent back-to-back friendly wins.
- •Jalal Hassan, Iraq's captain, earns 101st international cap.
- •Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, and Mikel Merino unavailable for Spain.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Spain vs Iraq- Match preview and team news
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Iraq XI vs Spain – Predicted lineup and team news
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Spain vs Iraq – Predicted lineup and team news
"Iraq travel to Spain on Thursday night, preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 1986.The Lions of Mesopotamia faced a gruelling Asian qualification process to secure their historic ticket...
"Spain host Iraq at the Estadio Abanca-Riazor on Thursday evening to commence their final World Cup warm-up campaign.The reigning European champions enter the tournament as one of the definitive favour...
"Spain begin their final World Cup preparations on Thursday evening when they host Iraq in La Coruña.The reigning European champions head into the summer tournament among the primary favourites to lif...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:35 AMSpain vs Iraq- Match preview and team news
Spain begin their final World Cup preparations on Thursday evening when they host Iraq in La Coruña.The reigning European champions head into the summer tournament among the primary favourites to lif...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:35 AMIraq XI vs Spain – Predicted lineup and team news
Iraq travel to Spain on Thursday night, preparing for their first World Cup appearance since 1986.The Lions of Mesopotamia faced a gruelling Asian qualification process to secure their historic ticket...
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 6:35 AMSpain vs Iraq – Predicted lineup and team news
Spain host Iraq at the Estadio Abanca-Riazor on Thursday evening to commence their final World Cup warm-up campaign.The reigning European champions enter the tournament as one of the definitive favour...
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