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Arnold goes for experienced Iraq squad
Barcelona: Head coach Graham Arnold named an experienced squad as Iraq look forward to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Set for only their second appearance at the global showpiece, Iraq will have to contend with former champions France, Senegal and Norway in Group I.

Aymen Hussein will lead the attack, with Ipswich Town's Ali Al Hamadi, Ali Jassim and Youssef Amyn also expected to fire in the goals. 

The midfield will be spearheaded by Utrecht's Zidane Iqbal and Heerenveen's Aimar Sher.
Iraq booked their return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years after beating Bolivia 2-1 in the Inter-continental Playoff.

The Squad
Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib, Jalal Hassan, Ahmed Basil

Defenders: Hussein Ali, Manaf Younis, Zaid Tahseen, Rebin Sulaka, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski, Ahmed Yahya, Zaid Ismail, Frans Putros, Mustafa Saadoon

Midfielders: Amir Al Ammari, Kevin Yakob, Zidane Iqbal, Aimar Sher, Ibrahim Bayesh, Ahmed Qasim, Youssef Amyn, Marko Farji

Forwards: Ali Jassim, Ali Al Hamadi, Ali Yousef, Aymen Hussein, Mohanad Ali