From being shepherded out of Iraq as a baby to growing up on the mean streets of Toxteth in Liverpool, Iraqi striker Ali al-Hamadi's journey to the World Cup has been challenging.

From being shepherded out of Iraq as a baby to growing up on the mean streets of Toxteth in Liverpool, Iraqi striker Ali al-Hamadi's journey to the World Cup has been challenging.

Iraqi striker Ali al-Hamadi draws on his tough Toxteth upbringing as Iraq faces Senegal in a crucial 2026 World Cup Group I match on Friday.