Baghdad, Iraq – The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Baghdad has announced that Omani fans travelling to attend the Asian qualifier match for the 2026 World Cup against Iraq on September 5 will be exempt from visa fee.

The waiver applies to both land and air travellers entering Iraq. The exemption is valid for arrivals in Basra governorate from September 2 to 5.

H H Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, visited the Oman national football team camp at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex Bausher recently.

During his visit, H H Sayyid Theyazin was briefed on the team’s preparations for its upcoming Asian qualifier match against Iraq by coach Jaroslav Silhavy.

H H Sayyid Theyazin conveyed his unwavering support and confidence in the team’s abilities as it progresses to the World Cup qualifiers.