Iraq's World Cup Journey and Team Challenges

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Graham Arnold, Iraq’s head coach, led the national team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a low morale period. The team adopted new formations and focused on discipline and mindset change. Meanwhile, striker Aymen Hussein faced questioning at O’Hare airport upon arrival in the United States, while his photographer was also detained.
What each source uniquely contributed
- The Guardian lean-left — Details about Graham Arnold's coaching approach and team turnaround
- The Guardian unrated — Information on Aymen Hussein’s questioning at O’Hare airport