Iraq Vs Bahrain Highlights, FIFA Arab Cup: Lions Of Mesopotamia Edge Bahrain 2-1 In Opening Win

Hello and welcome to all the football fans to the live coverage of the 2nd fixture of the Day of Group D between Iraq and Bahrain at the Stadium 974 in Qatar. Stay tuned to get live scores and updates of the game.

Despite earning FIFA recognition last year, the tournament is not available on FIFA+. The global audience, however, can watch all the matches on the Alkass YouTube channel.

Broadcasting rights for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025

Algeria: EPTV (TV1, TV2, TV4, TV6)

Kuwait: Shasha and Kuwait TV

Qatar: beIN Sports and Alkass

The players are on the field, national anthem done. Finally, the waiting ends as the referee's sharp whistle slices through the noise, officially signaling the push-back or face-off, and launching the match action.

That's a Goaaallll! Aymen Hussain strikes the first goal of the match with a spectacular right footed shot from the centre straight into the goal.

Mohanad Ali strikes the 2nd goal for Iraq. A right footed shot that went straight into the nets thus getting IRQ 2-0 lead over BHR.

Into the final 10 minutes of the first half, and Iraq remain in full control with their two-goal cushion. They've dictated the tempo from the start, while the opposition are still struggling to stitch anything meaningful together. Momentum firmly with Iraq as we head toward the break, could they push for a third before halftime?

We’re into the final moments of the first half, and Iraq are still dictating every phase of play. The referee’s added time will tell how much more Bahrain have to survive, but they’re finishing the half with renewed energy. Can they carry this late push into the second half?

A commanding first-half display from Iraq, who controlled the tempo and took their chances well. Bahrain showed signs of life late on but head into the break with plenty to fix if they’re to claw their way back into this one. The second half will tell whether they can close the gap or if Iraq tighten their grip further.

The second half kicks off in Basra! Iraq’s Lions of Mesopotamia hold a 2–0 lead, while The Reds of Bahrain look to spark a comeback right away.

Iraq ramp up the tempo and reclaim control. The Lions of Mesopotamia are pushing hard for a third, and the crowd is roaring them on.

Iraq stay firmly in control, keeping the ball and dictating the tempo. Bahrain look desperate and still haven’t threatened the box, as the Lions protect their two-goal lead comfortably.

Goal for Bahrain. Sayed Isa produces a brilliant finish to drag The Reds back into it. Suddenly the finale comes alive, Iraq scrambling to protect their lead as the pressure spikes. Game on!

We’re into the dying minutes now, just a single goal separating the two sides. All eyes on the referee’s added time as a tense, thrilling finish looms. Bahrain pushing, Iraq hanging on, this could go right to the wire.

The Lions of Mesopotamia open their FIFA Arab Cup campaign with all three points after a hard-fought finish at Stadium 974. Iraq controlled most of the night but Bahrain’s late push made it a tense ending. A deserved win and a strong start for Iraq on Matchday 1.