US: Iraqi fans show fervent support ahead friendly match against Venezuela in Chicago.

SHOTLIST CHICAGO, US (JUNE 9, 2026) 1. IRAQI FANS MARCHING, CHEERING, SOME BEATING DRUMS OUTSIDE SEATGEEK STADIUM 2. MEDIUM SHOT OF YOUNG WOMAN WITH PAINTED FACE 3. VARIOUS OF FANS DANCING, CHEERING, SOME BEATING DRUMS OUTSIDE STADIUM 4. MAN AMONG CROWD WAVING LARGE IRAQI FLAG 5. YOUNG WOMEN, ONE HOLDING FLAG, OTHER TAKING SELFIE CHICAGO, US - JUNE 9: Hundreds of passionate Iraqi football fans from the Chicago area gathered outside and inside SeatGeek Stadium on Tuesday, June 9, to support their national team ahead of a friendly match against Venezuela. The exhibition match, held in Bridgeview, Illinois, served as a warm-up fixture for Iraq as the team continues its preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Despite the enthusiastic backing from the crowd, Iraq fell to a 2-0 defeat against Venezuela. Iraq, which is gearing up for the global tournament, will open its World Cup campaign against Norway. Venezuela, meanwhile, did not qualify for the World Cup but utilized the international window to test its squad ahead of future competitions.