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Spain could only draw their penultimate pre-World Cup friendly, as they could not find a winner in a disjointed second half.

The Iraqi Football Federation has requested FIFA to issue a permit for the players to wear black shirts for the match, as their World Cup match against Senegal coincides with the martyrdom night of Imam Hussain (AS).

Graham Arnold was stuck inside the walls of a 1km-radius compound in Iraq on the other side of the world to his beloved family, chasing one dream. He opens up on his incredible journey.

Guela Doue scored a goal (53rd minute) and set up the winning strike for Amad Diallo (84th) as Ivory Coast surprised France with a 2-1 victory in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday. Earlier, Rayan Cherki (45th) had put France ahead.

Hussein was finally allowed in after nearly seven hours, but the team's photographer was barred from entering the United States, said the official.

Here we will break down Group I, statistically the strongest at the tournament, featuring France, Senegal, Norway and Iraq. As 2018 winners and losing finalists four years ago, France have the most pedigree.