2 dead, dozens injured in stampede at Iraqi football stadium
At least 2 people have been killed and dozens injured in a stampede at a stadium in Basra, southern Iraq, ahead of the Arabian Gulf Cup final.
The Iraqi interior ministry told media that 2 people had died and about 80 have been in injured in the stampede on Thursday.
Hosts Iraq are set to face Oman in the final of the eight-nation Arabian Gulf Cup at 7pm (16:00 GMT) on Thursday.
Thousands of fans without tickets had gathered outside the stadium since dawn in the hope of watching the rare home international match.
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