Soccer: Iraqi coach meets press before World Cup qualifier vs Japan

Iraq coach Rahdi Swadi speaks at a press conference in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 5, 2016, the eve of a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Japan. Swadi admitted two losses in as many matches in the final qualifying round have been a blow but stressed there are 24 points still to play for -- starting with the three against Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo