"We support any team that plays against America"

Battling 120 degree heat, blackouts and security scares, Iraqis watched the United States celebrate Landon Donovan’s last-minute goal in silence, while the announcer consoled disappointed viewers, “Nevermind.” With the Iraq national team having failed to reach the World Cup, most of the fans in Baghdad said they supported Algeria for sporting reasons and Arab solidarity, but others shared a different reasoning.