Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off

Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup playoff match despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the game due to escalating conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran. The decision was announced by Iraq's Football Association president Adnan Dirjal. Arnold had requested the match be delayed citing the regional war involving Iran. The team will proceed with the crucial World Cup qualifying fixture using private transportation rather than commercial flights. The match will determine Iraq's path toward potential World Cup qualification.