The Iraqi Al-Rabaa Sports Channel reported that the Iraqi security authorities issued a warning to the fans before the match between the Iraqi and Jordanian national teams scheduled for today, Thursday (7:15 Iraq time, 8:15 UAE time) at the “Nakhla Trunk” Stadium in Basra in the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers. Qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Warning: A security directive to arrest anyone who does not have a match ticket and is near Basra International Stadium#Fourth_Sports pic.twitter.com/sR1iBxCjrs
– Al Rabia Sports Channel (@AlrabiaSportsTV) November 14, 2024
She said that the higher authorities directed the security forces responsible for the external security cordon of the stadium to deal severely with the rioters, and also directed to arrest anyone who does not have a ticket and intends to enter the stadium and cause confusion at the gates, and this is a clear message to everyone who tries to sabotage this event or deal negatively with it. Match.
The match is of great importance compared to the technical value of the two teams and the qualification calculations for the second group, especially since “Al-Nashama” occupies second place with 7 points on goal difference from “Al-Rafidain Lions,” while the South Korean national team leads the group with 10 points.
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