Spain’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continued with a 1-1 draw against Iraq in a friendly match at Riazor Stadium in La Coruna. Coach Luis de la Fuente fielded a much-changed lineup, handing debuts to Marc Bernal and Jon Martin while resting several key players.

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Guéla Doué scored a goal and set up the winning strike as Ivory Coast surprised France while Iraq held Spain to a draw in pre-World Cup friendlies.