Tomorrow we are going to beat Bolivia and we are going to qualify again,” said excitedly while wearing a Mexican National Football Team jersey. The fan pointed out that Monterrey has treated them very well since they arrived. “We are very happy and grateful to the people of Monterrey who have shown us their friendship and support. If, as we expect, we beat Bolivia, it will be largely thanks to the support they gave us in this city.” Although at first they were two groups, in the end they united into one to show their support for their country's soccer team. Omar, who traveled from San Diego with a group of people who filled three planes, said he had no words to thank for all the support that the Monterrey people have given them and on Tuesday they expect victory. “It is a difficult game, both teams want to win because it means reaching the World Cup, but we are confident. Tonight we are going to dedicate it to singing, dancing and celebrating in advance,” expressed Omar. Despite the fact that the Iraqis showed a peaceful attitude and focused only on their celebration, the perimeter was guarded by elements of the Monterrey Police. The match between Iraq and Bolivia will be this Tuesday, March 31 at 21:00 hours at the Monterrey Stadium. As if Iraq had won the FIFA World Cup, around 300 men and women from that country sang, danced and celebrated at the Macroplaza because they have the hope that their team will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, a situation that has not occurred for 40 years. Coming mainly from the United States, Canada and Germany and very few who traveled 13 hours from Iraq to Monterrey, the fans predicted that their country's team will defeat Bolivia with scores ranging from 2-0 to 3-1. Haidar, a fan who came from Texas, pointed out that Mexico brings good luck to his team. “This year 40 years have passed since the last time Iraq qualified for a World Cup.”
