Iraqi players angry about incident at My Dinh stadium

Hai Hoang• DNUM_CBZBBZCACD 06:43

(Baonghean.vn) - Members of the Iraqi team were angry when they encountered problems with the water fountains at My Dinh Stadium.

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On the evening of November 20, the Iraqi team stepped onto My Dinh Stadium, having a final training session to prepare for the match against host Vietnam, within the framework of the second match of Group F, the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia. Photo: Hai Hoang
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Before the official time to enter the field to get acquainted, the Iraqi players had to warm up outside on the grass. Photo: Hai Hoang
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While the Iraqi players were preparing for a practice session outside, the My Dinh stadium organizers watered the grass. Photo: Hai Hoang
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Some players of the Iraqi team got angry and shouted loudly to blame the My Dinh Stadium Management Board for watering the field without warning. Photo: Hai Hoang
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Members of the Iraqi national team quickly took care to keep their electronic devices from getting wet as My Dinh Stadium watered the grass. Photo: Hai Hoang
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The My Dinh Stadium turf is regularly maintained. Before the Vietnam team's training session this afternoon, AFC representatives also carefully inspected the stadium's organizational conditions. Photo: Hai Hoang
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At exactly 7pm, the Iraqi players were allowed to enter the field to do warm-up exercises. Photo: Hai Hoang
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Iraqi players have very good and even physique. Photo: Hai Hoang
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Iraqi players practice finishing before the match against Vietnam. Photo: Hai Hoang
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After entering the field, the Iraqi team's coaching staff also checked the My Dinh stadium surface. Photo: Hai Hoang
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The Iraqi team practiced in a very relaxed spirit. Compared to the host team, coach Jesus Casas' team even arrived in Hanoi earlier (because the Vietnamese team stayed in the Philippines for an extra day after the opening match). Photo: Hai Hoang
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Iraq is rated higher than Vietnam. This is the first official home match of coach Philippe Troussier and his team in the second qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia. Photo: Hai Hoang

Hai Hoang