Iraq, the sumptuous goal scored at La Roja

Perhaps Merchas Doski’s gesture was not intentional. It remains no less magnificent.

Spain faces Iraq this Wednesday evening in a friendly preparation match for the 2026 World Cup. At the Riazor stadium, in La Coruña. captain of La Roja, Ferran Torres opened the scoring just after the quarter of play.

Shortly before the half-hour mark, Merchas Doski scored the equalizing goal for the Middle East-based team. Off-center on the left, the player from Viktoria Plzeň (Czech Republic) fired a masterful cross-shot, which left Joan Garcia no chance. At halftime, the two teams were tied (1-1).