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 matches it took to reach the finals and ready to shock the world, he said on Monday.The Iraqis take on Norway in their Group I opene

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

Iraks Trainer Graham Arnold spricht über den schwierigen Weg des irakischen Teams zur WM 2026, den Einfluss des Nahostkriegs und die mentale Stärke der Spieler.

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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

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Graham Arnold has already proven himself a legend to 46 million Iraqis. How far can he go?

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Iraq returns to the World Cup after 40 years to face Norway and Erling Haaland on June 16, 2026. Match preview, predictions, odds, and crypto's FIFA role.

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…

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Aussie coach confident about his team's chances as Lions of Mesopotamia get ready for first finals appearance for 40 years

Iraq and Norway open up their slate at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday evening in Boston. Neither of these teams is expected to make it out of a Group I that has