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Spain held to 1-1 draw by Iraq in World Cup warm-up despite dominance
- Spain's national football team was held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in a World Cup warm-up friendly.
- Spain dominated with 66% possession and 13 shots, but Iraq equalized in the 27th minute despite pre-match odds favoring Spain (1.02–1.05).
- The result reflects Iraq's defensive resilience and Spain's experimental squad selection ahead of the tournament.
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Conclusion
Pre-match odds for a Spain win were between 1.02 and 1.05 across major bookmakers (including 1xBet, Marathonbet, and Betfair). Spain finished the match with 66% ball possession, 13 total shots (4 on goal), and 614 accurate passes, but Merchas Doski's 27th-minute goal for Iraq cancelled out Ferran Torres's 16th-minute opener to end the match in a 1-1 draw. Spain fielded a heavily rotated side with numerous key players rested ahead of the tournament.