espagne foot ended 1-1 in La Corogne on Wednesday evening after Merchas Doski levelled for Iraq before halftime. Spain had led through Ferran Torres just after the quarter-hour mark, but the friendly finished even at Riazor in a World Cup 2026 warm-up.
Riazor Sees Spain Lead
Torres put Spain ahead just after the quarter-hour mark, giving the hosts the first strike in a match they were using to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. He is Spain's captain, and the opener briefly put the game on Spain's terms.
That edge did not last long. Before the half-hour mark, Doski brought Iraq back level with a left-sided cross-shot that left Joan Garcia with no chance.
Doski Punishes Spain
Doski's finish came from the left and changed the tone of the game before the break. The Iraq defender, who plays for Viktoria Plzeň in the Czech Republic, turned a narrow deficit into a draw and forced Spain to reset before halftime.
Spain reached the interval at 1-1, with both sides having already found a clean route to goal. The scoreline captured the main friction point of the night: Spain had the early lead, but Iraq answered quickly enough to keep the match level.
Iraq Faces France Next
For Iraq, the result also carried a useful preview of the task ahead. Graham Arnold's side are in the same World Cup group as France, and the two teams are scheduled to meet on 22 June at 23:00 French time.
That makes the draw more than a simple friendly result. Iraq showed it could recover against Spain in La Corogne, and that is the standard it will carry into a group that includes France.
