The National · 4 Jun 2026
Iraq World Cup talking points: Ali Al Hamadi and Aymen Hussein reignite hopes after arduous qualification
Iraq are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1986, and for only the second time in their history, after surviving one of the longest qualification routes to North America. Graham Arnold’s side head into the 2026 finals with a team that reflects the many identities of Iraq, with Arabs, Kur
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