Iraq coach: 'Tomorrow's match will be very interesting'
(Baonghean.vn) - Iraq coach Jesus Casas said tomorrow's match will be very interesting, as both teams won their opening matches in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup.
On the morning of November 20, speaking at a press conference before the match between the Vietnamese team and the Iraqi team in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the head coach of the Iraqi team said: "I think tomorrow's match will be very interesting. The two teams Vietnam and Iraq have similar playing styles, focusing on ball control. Therefore, I believe it will be a match worth waiting for.
In the first match, both Iraq and Vietnam won. Both teams have good players in their squads. Let's wait and see the performance tomorrow at My Dinh Stadium," coach Jesus Casas said at the press conference before the match.
An Iraqi reporter asked: After defeating Indonesia, Iraqi people are looking forward to their team continuing to win the next match. What do you think about this expectation from the fans?
Coach Jesus Casas replied: In football, winning is never easy. Both Iraq and Vietnam want to win. Of course we want to win, but it is not easy.
Evaluating the opponent, coach Jesus Casas said: I have done a lot of research on the Vietnamese team. This is a team that plays well on the wings, and has many fast players. As for the weather, I think it is not a problem for either team. The Vietnamese team has a big advantage, which is the support of fans in the stands.
The match between Vietnam and Iraq will take place at 7pm on November 21 at My Dinh Stadium./.
