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Iraq’s World Cup 2026 Squad Shocker: Graham Arnold’s Unexpected Picks Ahead of High-Stakes Play-Offs

Iraq's World Cup 2026 Squad Shocker: Graham Arnold’s Unexpected Picks Ahead of High-Stakes Play-Offs

Arnold resigned 18 months ago after some disappointing results in World Cup qualifying. He was soon snapped up to lead Iraq to World Cup 2026. So far, it’s all going more or less to plan.

Iraq’s Star Player

Who is Iraq’s star player?

AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 12: Mohanad Ali of Iraq appears dejected after the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Quarter Final match between Jordan and Iraq at Education City Stadium on December 12, 2025 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Mohamed Farag - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Mohanad Ali of Iraq (Image credit: Getty Images)

While a handful of Iraq’s players are playing regular football in some competitive leagues in Europe Mohanad Ali is becoming the headline act.

Ali is 25 years of age, and has collected 69 caps. His 27 goals leave him a long way behind legendary striker Hussein Saeed, but time and an increasingly busy international calendar are on his side in that regard.

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