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FOUND: 2 - What They Never Told You

Iraq World Cup 2026 squad: Graham Arnold's final 26-man selection

Iraq have named their World Cup 2026 squad after beating Bolivia for a place at the finals

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Arnold out to conquer toughest job, end World Cup pain

Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold speaks to AAP about his quest to qualify for June's World Cup. Iraq face a play-off on Wednesday (AEDT).

AAP

Robertson addresses 'issue' at heart of Socceroos exile

After three years of mystery and innuendo, Alex Robertson is finally back in the Socceroos set-up with the midfielder explaining why it took so long.

AAP

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Australia grants asylum to five Iran women players after Asian Cup controversy

Fears had been raised that the players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their opening game.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump calls for Australia to grant asylum to Iran women’s team

There have been fears players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their Asian Cup opener.

The Independent UK

Iraq want World Cup play-off delay amid Middle East conflict

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The Independent UK

Iraq manager urges Fifa to delay his team’s World Cup play-off due to Iran-US war

Iraq are due to play in a World Cup play-off later this month but are struggling to gather their players together amid the ongoing conflict

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Arnold calls on FIFA to save Iraq's World Cup dream

Graham Arnold has made an urgent call for FIFA to provide a solution for Iraq's World Cup campaign, which looks set to fall victim to the Iran-US conflict.

AAP

Iraq request World Cup playoff delay after rejecting Fifa plan for 25-hour road journey

Iraq has made a request to have the World Cup playoff game postponed after rejecting a proposal from Fifa the squad should make a 25-hour road journey to Turkey

The Guardian - UK

2026 World Cup: Coach Arnold feels Iraq's passion to pass final playoff test after 40-year wait

Iraq is one game away from soccer’s 2026 World Cup in North America and its veteran coach Graham Arnold senses a little pressure and a huge achievement ahead

The Independent UK

Arnie on track for another World Cup appearance

After beating Indonesia, former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold will lead Iraq at the 2026 World Cup if his side can see off Saudi Arabia next up in qualifying.

AAP

A-League Men great comes full circle at Mariners

Veteran goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne is back at the Central Coast Mariners, who will attempt to return to the A-League Men finals.

AAP

Asia benefits from World Cup expansion as AFC qualification delivers thrills

There are concerns that quality at the 2026 tournament will be diluted but giving Asia more places has brought a new dimension to qualification

The Guardian - AU

Iraq look to former Australia coach Arnold to boost 2026 World Cup hopes

Iraq replaces Jesus Casas as head coach with former Australia boss Graham Arnold ahead of crunch World Cup qualifiers.

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AAP

Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold becomes Iraq coach

Graham Arnold has been named the head coach of Iraq, his first job in the game since stepping down as the Socceroos' manager.

AAP

Spain-based pair keen to press Socceroos case

Spain-based Socceroos Awer Mabil and Denis Genreau are relishing their fresh starts and hope they can find the form needed to earn national team recalls.

AAP

Graham Arnold joins South Sydney in new coaching role

Wayne Bennett has recruited former Socceroos mentor Graham Arnold to assist Latrell Mitchell and the South Sydney goalkickers in a crucial role.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos continue to ride their luck as margin for error becomes razor thin

Australia have steadied the ship since Tony Popovic’s arrival but cannot keep relying on other results going their way in 2026 World Cup qualification

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AAP

Socceroos set to walk World Cup qualification tightrope

Despite the disappointment of being held to a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia, the Socceroos are adamant they are on the right track ahead of facing Bahrain.

AAP

Familiar foe Renard leads Saudis against Socceroos

A familiar foe to Australian football, new Saudi Arabia boss Herve Renard will attempt to bring the Socceroos undone in their huge World Cup qualifier.

AAP

Would-be lawyer Italiano defying odds at Wellington

Giancarlo Italiano's A-League Men win rate is better than Graham Arnold, Kevin Muscat and Ange Postecoglou. But the Wellington boss is an atypical head coach.

The Guardian - AU

‘Pushes us to the limit’: Tony Popovic gets down to business as Socceroos strive to join the elite

New Australia coach is wasting no time in lifting training standards and implementing his ideas before a critical World Cup qualifier in Japan

The Guardian - AU

Australia 3-1 China: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened

The Socceroos recovered after going a goal down in the first half to secure a crucial 3-1 win over China at Adelaide Oval

AAP

Socceroos coach change can unnerve players: Goodwin

Winger Craig Goodwin says a change in Socceroos coach can unnerve players ahead of new manager Tony Popovic's first game in charge.

AAP

Luongo back in Popovic's first squad as Socceroos boss

Tony Popovic's first squad as Socceroos coach for two World Cup qualifiers features midfielder Massimo Luongo, who has come out of international retirement.

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