Andorra vs Iraq Live Score — Pre-World Cup Friendly Commentary & Match Report
Andorra host Iraq on Friday, 29 May 2026, with kickoff at 6:00 PM CEST / 5:00 PM BST / 12:00 PM ET at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi in Girona, Spain. The match is played on neutral ground, with Andorra acting as the nominal home side. This is the first-ever senior international meeting between the two nations, and it doubles as Iraq’s opening pre-tournament friendly ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign — the country’s first World Cup appearance since 1986. Graham Arnold’s Lions of Mesopotamia qualified in the most dramatic fashion, beating Bolivia 2-1 in the inter-confederation playoff on 1 April.
Andorra, European football’s most defensively disciplined minnow, provide Iraq with a compact, low-block test — exactly the kind of European-style opposition Arnold wants to prepare against ahead of Group I. Follow this page for the Andorra vs Iraq live score, goals, cards, and full match result.
Andorra vs Iraq Live Score
Andorra vs Iraq Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Andorra vs Iraq |
| Competition | International Friendly — Pre-World Cup 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 29 May 2026 |
| Kickoff Time | 12:00 PM ET / 05:00 PM BST / 06:00 PM CEST |
| Venue | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, Girona, Spain (neutral) |
| Andorra WC Status | Not qualified — European minnow, FIFA rank ~174 |
| Iraq WC Group | Group I — Opener: vs Norway, 16 June, Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Iraq WC significance | First World Cup appearance since 1986 — 40-year absence |
This is Iraq’s first match since their historic 2-1 win over Bolivia in Monterrey on 1 April that sealed their World Cup berth. Coach Arnold has deliberately selected a European opponent to prepare his squad for the disciplined, low-block defensive shapes they are likely to encounter in Group I. Andorra have played two other spring friendlies (Montenegro, San Marino) and bring their trademark deep-defensive structure to the fixture.
Andorra vs Iraq Predicted Lineups
Confirmed lineups will be added here approximately one hour before kickoff.
Andorra (Predicted): Coach Koldo Álvarez is expected to field Andorra’s customary 5-4-1 or 4-5-1 defensive block, designed to minimise space and limit Iraq’s attacking threat. Andorra’s philosophy in any fixture against stronger opposition is identical — stay compact, work hard, and use the low block to frustrate. They rarely score first and have conceded the opening goal in six of their last ten matches, but they are difficult to dismantle quickly. The confirmed starting XI for Andorra has not yet been announced. Check back closer to kickoff.
Iraq (Predicted): Coach Graham Arnold is expected to use this fixture to give minutes to his full squad ahead of the World Cup. The preferred 4-4-2 shape should be on show, with top scorer Aymen Hussein (90+ senior caps) leading the attack alongside Ali Al-Hamadi, whose powerful header opened the scoring against Bolivia. Mohanad Ali — the squad’s standout European-based talent — is likely to feature in an advanced midfield role alongside Amir Al-Ammari. This is Iraq’s first friendly of 2026 so Arnold will want significant game time for the entire squad. The confirmed starting XI for Iraq has not yet been announced. Check back closer to kickoff.
Andorra Pre-Match Form
Andorra are one of European football’s most consistent underachievers on paper but most consistent performers within their own style. Their spring 2026 matches have followed their well-established pattern — limited offensively, difficult to break down.
- Lost vs Montenegro 0-2 — International Friendly, March 2026.
- Drew vs San Marino 0-0 — International Friendly, March 2026.
- Lost vs Serbia 1-3 — WC Qualifier, 14 October 2025.
- Drew vs Latvia 2-2 — WC Qualifier, 11 October 2025. Drew vs Estonia 0-0 — International Friendly, September 2025.
Andorra have not won in five matches, but their two draws show they can hold a low block effectively against certain opposition. The 2-2 against Latvia in a World Cup qualifier was a rare positive attacking result. Against Iraq’s quality, their focus will be entirely on defensive organisation. They have never scored in the first half of any of their last ten matches, and concede an average of 1.7 goals per game away from home.
Iraq Pre-Match Form
Iraq arrive at this fixture as the feel-good story of the entire 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. Their 40-year absence from the World Cup finally ends this summer, and the nation is still celebrating Graham Arnold’s remarkable achievement.
- Won vs Bolivia 2-1 — WC Inter-Confederation Playoff Final, Monterrey, 1 April 2026.
- Won vs UAE 2-1 — WC AFC Playoff 2nd leg (3-2 agg), 18 November 2025.
- Drew vs UAE 1-1 — WC AFC Playoff 1st leg, 13 November 2025.
- Won vs Jordan 1-0 — WC AFC Qualifier Round 4, 10 June 2025.
- Lost vs Palestine 1-2 — WC AFC Qualifier, 25 March 2025.
Three wins in Iraq’s last five competitive matches, including the decisive 2-1 victory over Bolivia where Ali Al-Hamadi’s header and Aymen Hussein’s second-half strike secured qualification in front of a global audience. The UAE two-leg playoff — won by a dramatic stoppage-time penalty from Amir Al-Ammari in a 62,000-capacity stadium in Basra — was equally nerve-shredding. This is an experienced, battle-hardened squad that knows how to win ugly when the stakes are highest.
Andorra vs Iraq Head-to-Head
This is the first-ever senior international meeting between Andorra and Iraq. The two nations come from different confederations — Andorra from UEFA, Iraq from the AFC — and have never previously been drawn against each other at any level.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | First-ever meeting | — |
With no prior H2H record to reference, all context comes from current form and squad quality. The FIFA ranking gap — Andorra around 174th, Iraq ranked in the high 50s — tells a straightforward story.
Andorra vs Iraq Match Preview
For Iraq, this friendly in Girona serves a precise tactical purpose. Graham Arnold has spoken about wanting to experience the closed, organised, European defensive style ahead of Group I, where France, Senegal, and Norway will all be more disciplined and structured than the CONCACAF and AFC opponents Iraq have faced in qualifying. Andorra — a team that has conceded the opening goal in six of their last ten matches but rarely collapses — is as close to a genuine European low-block simulation as Iraq could ask for at this stage.
The Lions of Mesopotamia will be expected to control the ball, create chances, and find a way through. Their squad selection across this window will be watched closely, with Arnold keen to give all 26 players meaningful minutes ahead of the World Cup opener against Norway on 16 June at Gillette Stadium, Boston.
Andorra, meanwhile, have nothing to lose and everything to gain in terms of experience. Facing a World Cup side’s full-strength preparation match gives their players rare exposure to genuine international-class opponents. Their pre-World Cup friendly appearances serve as development opportunities for a squad that contains several young talents still finding their way in European club football.
Andorra vs Iraq Match Report
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Frequently Asked Questions
The current score in Andorra vs Iraq is 0–0. The match kicks off on Friday, 29 May 2026 at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi in Girona, Spain. This page updates in real time — refresh for the latest score.
Andorra vs Iraq kicks off at 6:00 PM CEST on Friday, 29 May 2026. That is 12:00 PM ET and 5:00 PM BST. The match is played at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi, Girona, Spain, on neutral ground.
The match has not yet kicked off. Check back for the live score and full result — this page will be updated in real time from kickoff to the final whistle.
Andorra vs Iraq is yet to be played. Kickoff is at 12:00 PM ET on Friday, 29 May 2026 — follow this page for the live result as it happens.
Yes, for Iraq. This is Graham Arnold’s side’s first friendly ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, where Iraq make their first tournament appearance since 1986. Iraq open Group I on 16 June against Norway at Gillette Stadium, Boston. Andorra did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup. This is also the first-ever senior meeting between Andorra and Iraq.
Andorra vs Iraq gives Graham Arnold’s Lions of Mesopotamia their first live warm-up test ahead of Iraq’s historic return to the World Cup, with the Group I opener against Norway on 16 June at Gillette Stadium in Boston just 18 days away.
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