Iraq vs Venezuela Live Score, Result & Lineups Pre-World Cup Friendly
Iraq vs Venezuela live score brings together the match result, projected lineups, team news and key match details for a Pre-World Cup Friendly on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. Iraq enter as a World Cup-qualified team in Group I, while Venezuela use the match to test Vizcarrondo’s group before the next qualification period.
The scorecard below will show 0 – 0 until the match state changes. Official starting XIs, referee and match events are yet to be confirmed before kickoff, so the projected lineups should be treated as pre-match guidance only. The live score page keeps the result, lineups and H2H record in one clean match block.
Iraq vs Venezuela Live Score Updates
Projected Lineups
Official starting XIs are usually confirmed close to kickoff. The projected card below stays useful before team sheets arrive because it shows the expected formations, player roles, and tactical balance.
Iraq national football team vs Venezuela national football team lineups are projected until official team sheets are confirmed. Use the lineup card to compare expected roles, formations, and final XI changes close to kickoff.
Official lineups are usually confirmed close to kickoff. The projected XIs below reflect recent squad patterns and the tactical shape most likely to fit this friendly.
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4-2-3-1Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Iraq vs Venezuela |
| Competition | Pre-World Cup Friendly |
| Date | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 PM CT / 9:00 PM ET / 01:00 UTC June 10 / 02:00 BST June 10 / 06:00 PKT June 10 |
| Venue | SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview, Illinois, United States |
| Capacity | 21,915 |
| Iraq FIFA Ranking | 57th |
| Venezuela FIFA Ranking | 49th |
| Iraq WC Group | Group I – France, Norway, Senegal |
| Venezuela WC Status | Not qualified for World Cup 2026 |
| Iraq Manager | Graham Arnold |
| Venezuela Manager | Oswaldo Vizcarrondo |
| Referee | yet to be confirmed |
Iraq vs Venezuela Team News
Venezuela Team News
Venezuela arrive in the United States under Oswaldo Vizcarrondo, who was promoted into the senior role as part of a longer 2026-2034 rebuild. La Vinotinto missed World Cup qualification, so this window is about testing younger options around Salomon Rondon, Yangel Herrera, Yeferson Soteldo and Jefferson Savarino. Kevin Kelsy also gives Venezuela a useful North American reference point because he plays club football in MLS.
The March FIFA Series offered Vizcarrondo a mixed but useful read on his squad. Venezuela beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-1, then drew 0-0 with Uzbekistan before losing the shootout. The Iraq match should show whether that compact shape can travel again after Venezuela also scheduled Turkey earlier in the June window.
Iraq Team News
Graham Arnold has taken Iraq from a tense play-off route into Group I, and the squad now has a final friendly before the tournament begins. Jalal Hassan, Rebin Sulaka, Merchas Doski, Zidane Iqbal, Youssef Amyn, Ali Jasim and Aymen Hussein give Iraq a balanced mix of experience and European-based technical quality. The 1-1 draw against Spain also gave Arnold proof that Iraq can defend under pressure and still threaten through quick breaks.
Iraq’s selection should stay close to the World Cup group that beat Bolivia in the inter-confederation play-off. Arnold may still manage minutes because the opener against Norway follows six days later, yet he needs enough starters to sharpen set pieces and midfield distances. Aymen Hussein remains the focal point, while Iqbal and Ali Jasim can decide how often Iraq escape pressure.
Iraq vs Venezuela H2H Record
Iraq and Venezuela enter the Bridgeview friendly without a clean verified senior H2H record. The result will set the first clear reference point for future meetings. It also gives Iraq a CONMEBOL-style opponent before Group I and gives Venezuela a World Cup-qualified opponent in a neutral setting.
The H2H record carries no verified wins, draws or World Cup meetings before kickoff. That makes recent form, squad rhythm and tactical fit more important than past history. Iraq’s defensive discipline and Venezuela’s wide attack should decide the most important phases.
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Iraq vs Venezuela Recent Form
Iraq’s recent form gives Arnold a practical base before Group I. The 2-1 play-off win over Bolivia secured the final World Cup place, and the later draw with Spain showed that the team can stay organised against elite possession. The challenge now is to add more ball retention without losing defensive compactness.
Venezuela’s recent form shows the value and risk of the rebuild. The 4-1 win over Trinidad and Tobago gave Vizcarrondo attacking confidence, but the 0-0 against Uzbekistan showed that chance creation still needs work against compact teams. Iraq should create a similar test because Arnold’s side are comfortable defending narrow.
| Team | Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | June 4, 2026 | Spain | Friendly | Draw | 1-1 |
| Iraq | May 29, 2026 | Andorra | Friendly | Win | 1-0 |
| Iraq | March 31, 2026 | Bolivia | World Cup play-off | Win | 2-1 |
| Iraq | Nov. 18, 2025 | United Arab Emirates | AFC play-off | Win | 2-1 |
| Iraq | Nov. 13, 2025 | United Arab Emirates | AFC play-off | Draw | 1-1 |
| Venezuela | March 30, 2026 | Uzbekistan | FIFA Series | Draw | 0-0 |
| Venezuela | March 27, 2026 | Trinidad and Tobago | FIFA Series | Win | 4-1 |
| Venezuela | Nov. 18, 2025 | Canada | Friendly | Loss | 0-2 |
| Venezuela | Nov. 14, 2025 | Australia | Friendly | Win | 1-0 |
| Venezuela | Oct. 10, 2025 | Argentina | Friendly | Loss | 0-1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iraq vs Venezuela live score?
The match is pre-match, so the live score is 0 – 0 until verified match data changes.
Are Iraq vs Venezuela lineups confirmed?
No. Official starting XIs are yet to be confirmed.
When is Iraq vs Venezuela?
Iraq vs Venezuela is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Where is Iraq vs Venezuela?
Iraq vs Venezuela is being played at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois.
What is the Iraq vs Venezuela H2H record?
No clean verified senior Iraq vs Venezuela meeting is listed before this friendly.
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