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Iraq 2026 World Cup Preview: Lions of Mesopotamia Back After 40-Year Exile

It took 40 years for Iraq to return to the world stage after its debut in 1986, but can Graham Arnold’s men deliver a performance the country has been waiting for?

Sports Illustrated

21 games later: Iraq back at the World Cup after epic qualifying campaign

The Lions of Mesopotamia have waited 40 years to return to the World Cup and they have had to do it the hard way

The Guardian - UK

'United a country': Arnold the hero as Iraq qualify

Graham Arnold was feted by Australia's large Iraqi community after guiding the Middle Eastern nation to its first World Cup in 40 years.

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Iraq secure final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq became the final nation to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico on Tuesday night. It was Iraq who took the lead in the 10th minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, but Bolivia equalised seven minutes before half time thanks to Moises Paniagua. Iraq…

The Independent UK

FA support referee Alireza Faghani at Asian Cup

Referee Alireza Faghani is being supported by Football Australia after being targeted online over his officiating of Iraq's Asian Cup loss to Jordan.

AAP

Iraq stun Japan to seal Asian Cup last-16 spot

Iraq pulled off the first upset of the Asian Cup in Qatar when they beat tournament favourites Japan 2-1 on Friday in the group phase.

The Times of India

Iraq vs Japan live stream: how to watch AFC Asian Cup 2023 match online for free

Here's how to watch Iraq vs Japan live streams for free and from anywhere, as the Lions of Mesopotamia and the Samurai Blue meet on Friday at the Education City Stadium in Qatar.

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