“We will be happy to play with Russia again in 2025. If we receive such an offer, we are open to it. If everyone is satisfied with the date and other factors, then of course,” said al-Mubarqa.
Cuba also previously announced its desire to take revenge.
Previously, Russia and Iraq played each other. In March 2023, the Russians won with a score of 2:0, thanks to goals from Anton Miranchuk and Sergei Pinyaev.
In the spring of 2022, the International Football Federation (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to suspend the Russian national team, as well as all Russian clubs, from participating in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
Earlier it was reported that the most expensive football player in the world could change teams.
