Preview: Spain vs Iraq prediction, odds, where to watch, time | International friendly

The previous outing between these clubs ended in favour of La Roja.

The Spain national football team are all set to battle it out against the Iraq national football team for an international friendly contest. This is going to be an entertaining outing ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking place at the Riazor Stadium.

The Luis de la Fuente-led side will now be looking to secure a win here. They have been on a phenomenal run of form and will be looking to keep it that way. The Spaniards haven’t faced a defeat in their last eight games and will be keen to extend their positive run of form.

The Spain national football team will be at home for their upcoming friendly outing and it is going to be a big advantage for them. With a star-studded squad, they are most likely to dominate the game from the start.

Graham Arnold’s men have secured back-to-back wins in their last two matches and will be looking for another. They haven’t produced very consistent performances recently and this can become a problem for them.

The Iraq national football team is going to be away from home for their upcoming contest and will only make things tougher for them. They last faced Spain back in 2009 and La Roja came out on top with a win. The visitors will be looking to work on their strategy and will be eager to put up a strong fight.

Kick-off:

• Location: La Coruña, Spain
• Stadium: Riazor Stadium
• Date: Friday, June 5
• Kick-off time: 12:30 AM IST (Thursday, June 4; 07:00 PM GMT/ 02:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Spain: W-W-D-W-D

Iraq: W-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Rodri (Spain)

The Manchester City midfielder is going to play an important role for the Spain national football team. He can establish control in the midfield well. Rodri is also the most experienced player in the current lineup of La Roja. With his experience, he will be eager to come up with a top performance ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ali Jassim (Iraq)

Ali Jassim will be looking to step up his game so that he can help the visitors help stand a chance against the Spaniards. The 22-year-old winger has been a part of 35 games for the Iraq national football team and has scored two goals.

Match Facts

• Spain are undefeated in their last eight games.
• Iraq are on a two-match winning streak.
• This will be the second-ever clash between these sides.

Spain vs Iraq: Betting Tips and Odds

• Spain to win
• Mikel Oyarzabal to score
• Goals over 3.5

Final World Cup squads

Spain squad

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon, David Raya, Joan Garcia

Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Pau Cubarsi, Erick García, Marcos Llorente, Pedro Porro, Alejandro Grimaldo, Marc Pubill

Midfielders: Pedri, Fabian Ruiz, Martin Zubimendi, Gavi, Rodri, Alex Baena, Mikel Merino

Forwards: Dani Olmo, Mikel Oyarzabal, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Victor Munoz, Lamine Yamal (not fit for this match)

Iraq squad

Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib, Jalal Hassan, Ahmed Basil

Defenders: Hussein Ali, Manaf Younis, Zaid Tahseen, Rebin Sulaka, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski, Ahmed Yahya, Zaid Ismail, Frans Putros, Mustafa Saadoon

Midfielders: Amir Al Ammari, Kevin Yakob, Zidane Iqbal, Aimar Sher, Ibrahim Bayesh, Ahmed Qasim, Youssef Amyn, Marko Farji

Forwards: Ali Jassim, Ali Al Hamadi, Ali Yousef, Aymen Hussein, Mohanad Ali

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Spain won: 1

Iraq won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted lineups

Spain (4-3-3)

Simon; Porro, Pubill, Cubarsi, Cucurella; Gavi, Rodri, Pedri; Pino, Oyarzabal, Torres

Iraq (4-2-3-1)

Hassan; Hussein Ali, Sulaka, Tahseen, Doski; Al-Ammari, Bayesh; Ali Jasim, Iqbal, Amyn; Aymen Hussein

Match Prediction

Both of these sides are preparing heavily for the World Cup 2026. Spain will be at home and this will give them a slight edge. Iraq are going to be under pressure as they are set to take on the European champions.

Prediction: Spain 4-0 Iraq

Telecast Details

UK: Amazon Prime Video

USA: ViX, FOX Deportes, Fox Soccer Plus

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