This is the second time Iraq has qualified for a World Cup, following a previous appearance in Mexico in 1986.

World Cup 2026 will run from June 11 to 19 and will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The final four European teams were confirmed on Tuesday, which include Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Turkey, and Sweden.

2006 World Cup Champion Italy missed out on World Cup for the third consecutive time after losing to Bosnia-Herzegovina in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

Italy was eliminated by Sweden over two winless legs in the playoffs for the 2018 World Cup, then was stunned by North Macedonia in the semifinal round in 2022.

In Bosnia & Herzegovina, people have taken to the streets to celebrate their first World Cup in more than a decade.

One fan said, "Nothing matters anymore. So let it be what can be. This is what we have been waiting for 12 years and now it will be god's will. Nothing else matters."

Another added, "All of Bosnia is on fire. We are truly speechless. We will be celebrating for five days."