Spain Without Yamal Held to 1-1 Draw by Iraq

Spain faced Iraq at the Estadio de Riazor in La Coruña without the services of Yamal, ending the warm‑up match in a 1‑1 draw. His absence left a noticeable void in Spain’s creative midfield play.

The Spanish side pressed for a winner in the second half but struggled to break down a disciplined Iraqi defense. Iraq took the lead in the 33rd minute, and Spain equalised in the 78th.

The stalemate serves as a cautionary note ahead of the World Cup campaign.