First international soccer match in Baghdad in years brings Iraqis to tears . The Iraqi national team lost 1-0 against the United States on Sunday at a stadium packed with fans who had traveled from all over Iraq and beyond for what was billed as an historic match. an Iraqi fan exclaims . Iraqi Football Association chose to play Syrians , who are caught up in civil war .
First international soccer match in Baghdad in years brings Iraqis to tears . `` It 's my happiest moment ! '' an Iraqi fan exclaims . Iraqi Football Association chose to play Syrians , who are caught up in civil war .