Spain vs Iraq prediction 04.06.2026 | International Friendly

Spain are one of the best national teams in the World and a reigning EURO champ. In the World Cup Qualifiers, the Red One did well, winning 16 points in six games with a super dominant +19 goal difference! It is not a surprise that they are once again among the primary candidates for the title. Right now, the bookies see them and France are pretty much tied for the lowest odds to win the title, around 5.5. 

The most important question for Spain at the moment is Lamine Yamal's health. The 18-year-old suffered a hamstring injury in late April, but luckily it wasn't that serious. According to coach Luis de la Fuente, Yamal will miss the upcoming friendlies but should be fit for the opening game against Cape Verde. Additionally, Nico Williams is in a similar situation, but with a hamstring issue, and will most likely skip these friendlies. 

Iraq, on the other hand, secured their second-ever World Cup appearance. The popular Lions of Mesopotamia last appeared in the WC in 1986 in Mexico and waited four decades for another one. In the Qualifiers, Iraq performed well in a grueling campaign, playing 21 matches over a 28-month period. In the end, they eventually secured their spot in the World Cup by beating Bolivia in the last game. The appearance in the WC itself is a success, but securing a place in the knockout phase would be a massive challenge considering they are in a group with France, Norway, and Senegal. 

In recent days, coach Graham Arnold spoke to the media. The coach was full of optimism ahead of the World Cup and said that "Iraq will shock the world". He said that the pressure is on France, Norway, and Senegal, and not on Iraq. "We've got nothing to lose, so we're going to play without fear, shock the world, and enjoy it while we're doing it", the coach added.