Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani origin to play at a World Cup, representing Iraq at the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the US, Canada, and

Former Man United midfielder part of squad that secured qualification for 2026 finals and is eager to test himself on big stage

A first World Cup memory of a Maicon goal inspired Iqbal, and now he hopes he can do something similar after Iraq's qualification

Zidane Iqbal becomes the first player of Pakistani origin to play at a World Cup, representing Iraq at the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the US, Canada, and

Iraq qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Bolivia in a play-off, ending a 40-year wait and uniting a nation behind the Lions of Mesopotamia.