[1][2] Iribarren's first match in charge was a friendly against Sweden, which ended in a 2–2 draw.
Iribarren then oversaw Spain's 1954 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Turkey.
Spain won the first leg of the tie 4–1 in Madrid on 6 January 1954, but lost the return match 1–0 in Istanbul on 14 March 1954.
As goal difference had not yet been introduced by FIFA, a play-off match was required, which took place at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 17 March 1954.
The match ended in a 2–2 draw, with Turkey advancing after lots were drawn.