2 dead, dozens injured in stampede at Iraqi football stadium

Two people were killed and about 80 injured in the stampede on Thursday, Al Jazeera quoted the Iraqi interior ministry as saying.

The report added that there were more than 60,000 spectators outside the stadium.

Hosts Iraq are set to face Oman in the final of the eight-nation Persian Gulf Cup at 7 pm (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.