Iraq vs Venezuela Preview & Prediction | 2026 International Friendly

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Two of the six teams that entered into the FIFA Inter-Confederation Playoffs in March now face off against each other as Iraq take on Venezuela this week.

Kick-off date/time: 10 June 2026 at 2:00 am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / USA – Cannot be streamed

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Iraq vs Venezuela prediction

Former Australia boss Graham Arnold led Iraq to an impressive FIFA World Cup qualification, coming from behind to defeat Bolivia by two goals to one. They then shared an impressive 1-1 draw with European champions Spain last week.

Venezuela were knocked out of seventh spot and the Inter-Confederation Playoffs in CONMEBOL qualification for the FIFA World Cup in the final game. The Venezuelans are at a new low ebb, despite some improved performances since their failure to quality.

Venezuela come into this on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Turkiye and they are easier to play against and so siding with the Iraqis would appear a reasonable bet for this one in Bridgeview City.

Iraq vs Venezuela tip: Double chance – Iraq to win or draw & under 3.5 goals