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Graham Arnold has signed a six-month contract extension with the Iraq Football Association, keeping him at the helm for the Gulf Cup and the 2025 AFC Asian Cup. Despite a four-year offer, Arnold chose a shorter term, citing mutual interests.
Senegal defeated Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping alive their chances of advancing as one of the best third-placed teams. Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye (2), and Iliman Ndiaye scored for the Lions of Teranga.
Senegal defeated 10-man Iraq 5-0 in their final World Cup Group I match, with Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr each contributing a goal and an assist. The win puts Senegal in contention for a knockout-stage spot as one of the best third-placed teams.
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye scored twice after coming off the bench to lead his team to a 5-0 victory over Iraq in Group I, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage.
Kylian Mbappé has been awarded the Man of the Match for France's game against Iraq. He has scored 4 goals in 2 matches and 16 World Cup goals in 16 career appearances.
A two-hour weather delay tested the focus of France and Iraq players during their World Cup match. France won 3-0 with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice on his 100th cap. The delay, caused by lightning threats, was a first for many involved.
Kylian Mbappe scored twice on his 100th international appearance to lead France to a 3-0 win over Iraq, securing a spot in the last 32. The match was delayed by two hours due to a storm.
Kylian Mbappe scored a powerful strike from outside the box to give France a 1-0 lead over Iraq.
Heavy rain and lightning delayed gate openings at Philadelphia Stadium for the France-Iraq World Cup match. Officials warned fans not to travel to the area, but gates opened after the storm passed. The match kicked off as scheduled.
During World Cup pre-match ceremonies, the flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground due to religious script. Saudi Arabia's flag bears the Shahada, while Iraq's carries the Takbir, both considered sacred in Islam. Treating them like ordinary cloth is seen as disrespectful.
Aymen Hussein scored Iraq's second-ever World Cup goal in a 4-1 loss to Norway. His journey includes personal tragedy and a disrupted build-up, but he remains a key figure for Iraq's return to the tournament after 40 years.
Erling Haaland scored two goals on his World Cup debut, leading Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq. The 25-year-old striker now has 57 goals in 51 international appearances, continuing his remarkable scoring form on the biggest stage.
Erling Haaland scored two goals as Norway began their World Cup 2026 campaign with a 4-1 win against Iraq.
Erling Haaland scored an easy goal at the World Cup after Iraq goalkeeper Jalal Hassan made a mistake, giving the Norway striker his second goal.
Zidane Iqbal, a former Manchester United midfielder playing for Iraq, is set to become the first player of Pakistani heritage to feature in a men's World Cup. The 23-year-old, who wears both flags on his boots, hopes to inspire South Asian and other minority kids.
Matchday 6 of the 2026 World Cup features defending champions Argentina and 2022 finalists France. Key matches include France vs Senegal, Norway vs Iraq, and Austria vs Jordan, with several teams returning after long absences.
Iraq midfielder Amir Al Ammari reflects on the team's emotional return to the FIFA World Cup after 40 years, their grueling qualifying campaign, and their hopes for the tournament in North America.
