Oman to face Iraq in crucial World Cup qualifier

Oman national football team will face Iraq in a crucial World Cup qualifier match on 24th March 2023

The match will be played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat

The Oman national football team will face Iraq in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match on 24th March 2023. The match will be played at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat. Oman is currently second in Group E with 6 points, while Iraq is third with 5 points. Iraq needs to win the match to keep their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup alive. Oman, on the other hand, can secure their place in the next round of qualifying with a win. The match is expected to be a close affair, as both teams are evenly matched. Oman has a slightly better head-to-head record against Iraq, having won 3 of their 6 previous meetings. The two teams last met in 2019, with Oman winning 1-0. Iraq, however, has won their last two matches, against Cambodia and Hong Kong. The match will be a major test for both teams, and the result could have a significant impact on their chances of qualifying for the World Cup. Fans of both teams are expected to turn out in large numbers to support their teams. **Here are some of the key talking points ahead of the match:** * Can Iraq keep their World Cup hopes alive with a win against Oman? * Will Oman secure their place in the next round of qualifying with a win? * Who will come out on top in this crucial match? The match is scheduled to start at 19:00 local time (16:00 GMT).