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Iraq 2026 World Cup Preview: Lions of Mesopotamia Back After 40-Year Exile

It took 40 years for Iraq to return to the world stage after its debut in 1986, but can Graham Arnold’s men deliver a performance the country has been waiting for?

Sports Illustrated · May 14

21 games later: Iraq back at the World Cup after epic qualifying campaign

The Lions of Mesopotamia have waited 40 years to return to the World Cup and they have had to do it the hard way

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

'United a country': Arnold the hero as Iraq qualify

Graham Arnold was feted by Australia's large Iraqi community after guiding the Middle Eastern nation to its first World Cup in 40 years.

AAP · Apr 1