FOUND: 2 - What They Never Told You

European big guns stumble in World Cup warm-ups

Two former World Cup winners have both been surprised in their latest warm-up matches, with Graham Arnold's Iraq holding Spain and Ivory Coast beating France.

AAP · Jun 4

FIFA Group guide: A look at the contenderss in each cluster

Brazil eyes redemption in Group C, seeking their first World Cup since 2002, while Morocco aims to build on their historic fourth-place finish. Haiti makes a rare appearance after 1974, and Scotland returns after a long absence. Group D features the USA, Turkey, Australia, and Paraguay, all vying for advancement…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Spain vs. Iraq—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Spain meets Iraq at the Estadio de Riazor in La Coruña—a ground where La Roja has never suffered defeat.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4

Arnold mulls Iraq future, plots World Cup upset

He rewrote history by taking Iraq to the World Cup and now Graham Arnold wants to cause an upset in North America as he contemplates his coaching future.

AAP · Apr 14

'Long overdue': FIFA writes to Albo over football home

As one of the few nations without a home base, Football Australia was once described as "homeless" by Graham Arnold. Now FIFA has intervened in this issue.

AAP · Apr 13

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

After a harrowing travel ordeal, Iraq faces Bolivia for a 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq’s national team plays Bolivia in Mexico on Tuesday for a spot in the World Cup after a chaotic trip nearly derailed its chances

The Independent UK · Mar 31

'People told me to ignore what I’d seen on the television or social media and encouraged me to take on the job – the people have been extremely welcoming' Rene Meulensteen on bold choice that could lead to World Cup

Rene Meulensteen is hoping to help Iraq to the 2026 World Cup after his eyebrow-raising move

FourFourTwo · Mar 30

'It’s a chance to put Iraq on a global stage not associated with war and conflict - the people are fanatical about football' Former Manchester United assistant aiming for World Cup glory

Rene Meulensteen has been assistant manager with the Iraq national team since last year with the side now just one game away from reaching the World Cup

FourFourTwo · Mar 30