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Gulf Cup in Iraq marred by deadly stampede, logistical slips

Baghdad (AFP) - Iraq saw the Gulf Cup as a chance to rehabilitate its image after a years-long football hosting ban, but a deadly stampede and organising gaffes have dampened the cheer despite its home victory.

Deadly stampede could affect Iraq's World Cup hopes

Deadly stampede could affect Iraq's World Cup hopes

Iraq has won the Gulf Cup for the first time since 1988 with a 3-2 victory over Oman but the triumph was marred by a deadly stampede outside the Basra International Stadium

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One dead, dozens hurt in stampede before Iraq Gulf Cup final

One dead, dozens hurt in stampede before Iraq Gulf Cup final

Basra (Iraq) (AFP) - One person was killed and dozens injured Thursday during a stampede outside an Iraqi football stadium hours before the Gulf Cup final, officials said.

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Infographic: Road to the Arabian Gulf Cup final

Iraq face Oman in the 2023 Gulf Cup final on Thursday. We break down the football history between the two teams.

Iraq beat Qatar to set up Gulf Cup final showdown with Oman

Iraq overcame Qatar 2-1 to book a place in Thursday’s final against Oman, who edged Bahrain 1-0.

Iraq’s ‘Arabian Gulf Cup’ tournament name sparks anger in Iran

Tehran complains to FIFA over Iraq’s use of the name for a waterway that separates Iran and several Arab states.

Iraq Eyes International Football Comeback with Gulf Cup

Iraq on Friday welcomed football teams from across the region for the Gulf Cup, ending nearly three decades of repeated bans on international matches in the war-torn and corruption-plagued country. The tournament in the southern city of Basra brings together eight teams, with Friday's opening match seeing the host nation…

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Iraq eyes international football comeback with Gulf Cup

Iraq eyes international football comeback with Gulf Cup

Basra (Iraq) (AFP) - Iraq on Friday welcomed football teams from across the region for the Gulf Cup, ending nearly three decades of repeated bans on international matches in the war-torn and corruption-plagued country.

Basra excited ahead of Arabian Gulf Cup tournament kickoff

Basra excited ahead of Arabian Gulf Cup tournament kickoff

The 25th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament will start in Iraq on Friday.

Soccer fans hopeful ahead of Gulf Cup in Iraqi city of Basra

Soccer fans hopeful ahead of Gulf Cup in Iraqi city of Basra

Iraq is hosting its first international soccer tournament in more than four decades and for many Iraqis, the tournament that is about to kick off in the southern city of Basra offers a rare moment of joy and optimism

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Iraq to host soccer's Gulf Cup for the first time since 1979

Iraq to host soccer's Gulf Cup for the first time since 1979

After decades of war, invasions and instability, Iraq hosts the eight-nation Gulf Cup soccer tournament starting on Friday for the first time since 1979

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Iraq launches ticket sales for upcoming Gulf Cup in Basra

Iraq launches ticket sales for upcoming Gulf Cup in Basra

The 2023 Gulf Cup will be the first major football tournament held in Iraq for 40 years.

Timeline: A history of Qatar football

Timeline: A history of Qatar football

From it’s first match in 1970 to the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup, here is how football and the team have fared.

Gulf Cup Draw to be Held in Basra on October 25

Gulf Cup Draw to be Held in Basra on October 25

The Iraqi Football Association has announced that the ceremony for holding the draw for the 25th Gulf Cup will be held on October 25. In a brief statement, the Federation said: "The draw will be held in the city of Basra on October 25." The games are scheduled from January…

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Dutchman Van Marwijk Fired as UAE Coach for Second Time

Bert van Marwijk has been fired as head coach of the United Arab Emirates with two rounds of Asia's World Cup preliminaries remaining. The United Arab Emirates Football Association announced on social media on Saturday that the Dutchman, who led his home nation to the 2010 World Cup final, and…

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