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Moroccan coach of the national football team, Jamal Salami, emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Iraq, scheduled for Thursday in Basra, Iraq, as part of the crucial Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In response to a question about the pressure surrounding the match, both from fans and the technical aspect, Salami stated that the players have ample experience in handling high-pressure games. They know what to expect and are ready for the challenge. He highlighted that the team has the necessary qualities to travel to Iraq with confidence and optimism.

Salami underlined the importance of securing a victory, as the points from this match are vital for advancing towards the World Cup. He noted that the players are fully prepared for the match, having trained hard for the task ahead.

He also praised the Iraqi team, acknowledging that playing at home with their fans adds a layer of difficulty, but reiterated that his team is prepared to handle the circumstances and fight for the win.

Following the match against Iraq, the national team will travel to Kuwait to face the Kuwaiti team on November 19, as part of the qualifiers.

The players' morale was high during the team's training, held at the Petra Stadium in the King Hussein Youth City, with all players confirming their readiness for this crucial step towards the World Cup.

In the current standings of Group B, South Korea leads with 10 points, followed by Jordan and Iraq with 7 points each, while Kuwait and Oman have 3 points, and Palestine is at the bottom with 2 points.

The national team’s roster for the matches against Iraq and Kuwait includes 26 players: Yazid Abu Layla, Noor Bani Attiyeh, Abdullah Al-Fakhouri, Yazan Arab, Abdullah Naseeb "Diara," Saad Al-Rousan, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Hazazi Maher, Hossam Abu Zahab, Ihsan Haddad, Youssef Abu Al-Jazar, Ali Hajbi, Amer Jamous, Mohammad Abu Hashish, Rajai Ayad, Ibrahim Saada, Nizar Al-Rashdan, Mohammad Abu Zreik "Sharara," Mahmoud Marzi, Mohannad Samreen, Mohannad Abu Taha, Mousa Al-Tamari, Ali Alwan, Rizq Bani Hani, Ibrahim Sabra, and Yazan Al-Naimat.

The national team will depart for Basra on Wednesday.