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Costa Rica's refusal to play friendly led to cancellation, says Iraq FA

Costa Rica's last World Cup warm-up friendly against Iraq in Basra was called off after the Central American side refused to play the match following a logistics dispute, the Iraqi FA (IFA) said.

Ansu Fati shines as Spain win final World Cup warmup

AMMAN: Ansu Fati made the most of his chance back with Spain’s national team, scoring a goal and showing he is in great form in La Roja’s 3-1 win over Jordan in a World Cup warmup on Thursday.

Costa Rica squad being flown to Iraq after immigration issues - INA

Costa Rica's squad will be flown to Iraq ahead of a warm-up friendly between the two countries ahead of the World Cup in Qatar, Iraq's state news agency INA said on Thursday.

Fuellkrug strikes on debut as Germany beat Oman 1-0 before World Cup

Germany striker Niklas Fuellkrug's late goal sealed a 1-0 win over a well-drilled Oman side on Wednesday but Hansi Flick's team were far from convincing in their final warm-up friendly before the Qatar World Cup.

Fati gets chance to impress for Spain against Jordan

Spain coach Luis Enrique confirmed that Ansu Fati will start in their friendly against Jordan in Amman on Thursday, the team's last match before they travel to Qatar for the World Cup.