He escaped the Iraq War and today he's a World Cup hero

Australia to face Graham Arnold's Iraq at 2027 Asian Cup

21 games later: Iraq are back after epic qualifying campaign

The full 48-team line-up for this summer's FIFA World Cup was officially confirmed on Tuesday as the final six nations at the finals through play-off ties. DR Congo and Iraq were the last two teams to book their place in the 2026 edition of the tournament‚ set to be staged in the United States‚ Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19. The final four European spots were also confirmed on Tuesday‚ with Turkey‚ Sweden‚ the Czech Republic and Bosnia-Herzegovina qualifying at the expense of Kosovo‚ Poland‚ Denmark and Italy.

Iraq boss Graham Arnold heaps praise on players after World Cup feat

Guardian power rankings: France lead the way with Senegal and Japan in top 10

Baghdad goes wild as Iraq end four-decade wait for World Cup return

The final six nations of the bonanza 48-team World Cup was confirmed on Tuesday night‚ with the group stages now set for the summer tournament. DR Congo and Iraq were the last two teams to book their place in the 2026 edition of the tournament‚ set to be staged in the United States‚ Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.

Against all odds‚ Arnold and Iraq clinch the final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq hold off Bolivia to claim final World Cup place

Every World Cup playoff with 6 remaining places up for grabs as Kosovo chase history and Iraq out to end 40-year wait

International plot lines: Italy climbing 'Everest'‚ Iraq's mission to Mexico

Arnold: Iraq's WCQ 'the toughest job in the world'

Iraq taking private plane to Mexico for World Cup play-off

Who could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Israel‚ Iraq‚ USA II.

Iraq coach wants World Cup play-off to be postponed

Iraq manager urges Fifa to delay World Cup play-off due to Iran-US war

Iraq request World Cup playoff delay after rejecting Fifa plan for 25-hour road journey

Travel chaos puts Iraq's World Cup playoff hopes in doubt

Travel chaos threatens Iraq's place in the World Cup playoffs

Intercontinental World Cup playoffs in doubt as Iraq squad face travel chaos

Iraq coach stranded in UAE ahead of WC playoffs

Iraq or UAE could take Iran's World Cup finals spot due to Middle East crisis

Iraq's 107th-minute winner keeps World Cup dream alive

Iraq net in 17th added minute to keep World Cup qualifying hopes alive

Indonesia coach Kluivert proud yet 'devastated' as Iraq loss ends World Cup dream

Former Socceroos manager left 'stranded' in Iraq amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran

Hearts and Aberdeen braced for transfer tussle as Premiership rivals eye Iraq winger

Former Socceroos boss Arnold named Iraq head coach

Reports: Graham Arnold set to become new head coach of Iraq

Iraq demands new venue for Palestine WCQ match

Iraq dream of 2026 World Cup as Asian qualifying enters a new-look phase

Al-Hamadi becomes first Iraqi to play in the Premier League

Morocco & Iraq eye top spot in Group B

Five-goal Australia‚ Iraq advance in Asia World Cup qualifying

Iraq boss ATTACKED by angry press after dramatic Asia Cup elimination

Reporters banned after confronting Iraq manager

'Abhorrent behaviour' as Iraqi journalists confront Asian Cup manager

Iraq star sent off for 'grass-eating' celebration mocking opponents in Asian Cup

Asian Cup game ends in chaos as Iraq star sent off for 'inflammatory' celebration v Jordan

Jordan overcomes 10-man Iraq to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals

Asian Cup controversy: Red card from mimicking celebration leads to dramatic Jordan fightback and Iraq's elimination

Iraq player sent off for celebration before opponents score two stoppage-time goals

Iraq striker SENT OFF for bizarre grass-eating celebration

Iraq manager warns one Asian Cup mistake and it's 'bye bye'

Iraq one step closer to emulating 2007 Asian Cup fairytale

Already qualified Iraq win five-goal thriller

Japan bounce back with win to join Iraq in last 16

Japan advances in the Asian Cup and Iraq maintains 100% winning run on its way to the knockout stage

Shock Iraq defeat exposes Japan frailties at Asian Cup

Iraq pull off massive upset to raise more doubts over Japan's Asian Cup credentials

Hussein stuns Japan as Iraq qualify for knockout stage

Iraq stun favourites Japan to reach Asian Cup knockout rounds

Hussein scores twice as Iraq upsets Japan 2-1 to advance to knockout stage at Asian Cup

How to watch Iraq vs Japan: TV channel and live stream

Iraq vs Japan - Asian Cup: TV channel‚ team news‚ lineups and prediction

Manager‚ 76‚ who has had Sunderland and Iraq jobs gets 28th role of career

Son fluffs lines but S.Korea‚ Iraq win openers at Asian Cup

'My family fled Saddam Hussein's Iraq for Liverpool - now my team is in FA Cup third round'

How Iraq went from chaos to Asian Cup winners

Al-Hamadi: AFC Wimbledon's Iraqi Scouser making light work of League Two

LOVE AT FIRST SH*TE: Ex-Premier League star took dump in Saddam Hussein's golden bog on visit to Iraq with Playboy model

Derek Ferguson claims Rangers were 'encouraged' by Saddam Hussein to throw a game against Iraq

Colombia vs Iraq: how to watch

Colombia vs Iraq: how to watch

Iraq vs England: How can I watch U20 World Cup for FREE on TV today?

Iraq bids to bring game home and return to global stage

Iraqi footballer banned for 'trying to attack referee'

Man Utd whiz Zidane Iqbal stars for Iraq in Russia defeat

'We are wasting his talent': Man United fans urge Erik ten Hag to give Zidane Iqbal more game time after footage of 19-year-old's classy performance for Iraq against Russia goes viral

Russia beat Iraq in their first home game since war in Ukraine began

Russia play their first game on home soil since their country's invasion of Ukraine last year as Valery Karpin's men host Iraq... on the same day Ukraine face England in Euro 2024 qualifier

At least two dead following stadium overcrowding in Iraq

One dead and dozens hurt in stampede prior to Iraq Gulf Cup final

Horror stampede at football stadium kills one and injures 60

Stadium stampede in Iraq kills one‚ injures 60

Man who lost brother to Iraq War to host commemorative football game 20 years on

Iraq re-welcome international football with Gulf Cup

Iraq to host soccer's Gulf Cup for the first time since 1979

D.C. United sign Iraq National Team defender Mohanad Jeahze from Hammarby IF

Why was Costa Rica's pre-World Cup friendly against Iraq cancelled?

Costa Rica forced to CANCEL World Cup warm-up friendly with Iraq in Basra after agreement not to stamp passports wasn't honoured at the border with Kuwait... with chance to prepare ahead of opening game with Spain lost

Costa Rica skips Iraq friendly over passport issue

Ecuador vs Iraq: Follow Ecuador's last World-Cup warm-up game

Mexico 4-0 Iraq: El Tri a class above in World Cup warm-up

Mexico - Iraq: World Cup warm-up game‚ live online

Possible Mexico starting line-up for World Cup warm up game vs Iraq

Mexico vs. Iraq: times‚ how to watch on TV‚ stream online‚ international friendly

Manchester United Youngster Zidane Iqbal Left Out Of Iraq Squad To Train With Erik Ten Hag

Why Manchester United youngster Zidane Iqbal has been left out of the latest Iraq squad

Man Utd midfielder Iqbal's Iraq squad omission explained

Manchester United starlet Zidane Iqbal signs a new long-term deal at Old Trafford until 2025‚ with the Iraqi international‚ 19‚...

For Iraqi amputees football side‚ healing is the goal

Who is Mohanad Jeahze? Celtic linked left back proves the assist king and epitomises 'Never Stop' mantra

Celtic chase Iraqi international left-back Mohanad Jeahze

Iraq beat Zambia on Asanovic's debut

Chepeshi: Iraq is not a small team

Asanovic makes four changes to Iraq friendly team

Chipolopolo enter camp for Iraq friendly

Chelsea great Terry mocks British politician Bryant: Clown voted for Iraq war