The Philippine national men's basketball team faces Iraq anew at the Rizal Memorial Sports Stadium on Tuesday, March 26.

The Filipinos will seek to avenge their 1-0 loss at the hands of Iraq at the Basra International Stadium last Thursday, March 21.

In the waning minutes of the match, Mohanad Ali scored the goal that secured the third win of Iraq in the joint qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

The Philippines currently has two losses and a single draw in the qualifiers.