World Cup qualifiers: Iraq secures the final spot in historic 48-team draw

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World Cup qualifiers: Iraq secures the final spot in historic 48-team draw
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The 48-team field for FIFA's biggest ever World Cup is complete after a qualifying process that spanned more than two and a half years. Iraq defeated Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Monterrey, Mexico on Tuesday to secure the 48th spot. Congo took the next-to-last place after a 1-0 extra-time win over Jamaica at Guadalajara.

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