The long journey and many difficulties the Iraq squad have overcome to reach World Cup 2026 make their appearance all the sweeter

Midfielder says team is 'a family' as Iraq prepare for first tournament appearance in 40 years

The Australian ‘football nut’ has had to contend with the US-Iran war, 50C heat and playoffs to get the country to their first World Cup in 40 years, he tells Sid Lowe

Iraq qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 40-year absence. Coach Graham Arnold guided the team through war zones, and Kraken's sponsorship ties the

The long journey and many difficulties the Iraq squad have overcome to reach World Cup 2026 make their appearance all the sweeter

BOSTON, June 15 : Iraq have qualified for their first World Cup in 40 years but coach Graham Arnold wants far more than that, with his team battle-hardened by the 21 qualifying…