Iraq updates: Deadly stampede breaks out at Basra stadium

The events from January 19, as they happened.

Soccer fans attempt to enter the Basra International Stadium
Thousands of fans without tickets attempted to enter the stadium in Basra to watch the final match of the tournament [Mohammed Aty/Reuters]
By Federica Marsi and Linah Alsaafin
Published On 19 Jan 2023

This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Basra stampede on Thursday, January 19.