ملعب الشعب الدولي
The opening match of Al-Shaab stadium was between the Portuguese team, S.L. Benfica., and a team that composed of the best players in Baghdad. 60,000 spectators attended the match in Al-Shaab Stadium that could only hold the maximum capacity of 50,000. 30 minutes into the game, José Augusto Torres scored for Benfica. In the second half, Qasim Mahmoud scored for the Baghdad team at the 55th minute, tying up the game. Benfica made it 2–1 at the 80th minute from a shot by Domiciano Cavém.