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  • Iraq’s World Cup return ends with hope and hard truths

    Iraq’s World Cup return ends with hope and hard truths

    June 27 : Iraq’s first World Cup appearance in 40 years ended in a harsh lesson, but their return to football’s biggest stage may be remembered less for three defeats than for exposing what is needed to ensure they are back sooner rather than later.After ending a four-decade absence from the finals, Iraq foun

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  • Makenzie replaces injured Yahya in Iraq’s World Cup squad

    Makenzie replaces injured Yahya in Iraq’s World Cup squad

    June 6 : Iraq have called up Ahmed Hassan Makenzie to their 2026 World Cup squad to replace Ahmed Yahya, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury, the national team announced on Saturday.”Based on the medical report, head coach Graham Arnold has decided to call up Ahmed Makenzie and re

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