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Iraq Declares Public Holiday for National Team Support

Iraq's Basra province has declared a public holiday on Tuesday to allow people to support the national team in a crucial World Cup qualifying match against the UAE.


Iraq Declares Public Holiday for National Team Support

The Basra Governorate in Iraq has announced the suspension of the official workday in all government departments across the province for Tuesday. This decision was made to provide an opportunity for the public to support and cheer for the Iraqi national football team in its decisive match against their counterpart, the UAE team, in the Asian playoff that determines the qualifier for the 2026 World Cup playoff. The match will be held at the 'Basra International' stadium. The governorate confirmed that the decision to suspend work comes in line with the massive public momentum and the desire...