Arnold announce 26-Man Iraq Squad for 2026 World Cup, Hussein IN, Full Players List

sports history June 01, 2026 0 Comments

Graham Arnold has announced the Iraq squad heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Final 26-Roster List, Hussein attacker IN

- Iraq head coach Graham Arnold named his final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, relying heavily on the core group of players who secured qualification through the intercontinental playoffs, As the Frans Putros has officially joined the Iraqi national team squad.

Experienced forward Aymen Hussein ⁠is set to spearhead the Iraqi attack in North America. The veteran striker, a talismanic figure for ‌the national team, leads a potent frontline that also features Ipswich Town’s ‌Ali Al-Hamadi and talented youngsters Ali ‌Jassim ⁠and Youssef Amyn.

Dario Naamo NOT in Iraq World Cup squad as Dundee United cash blow revealed

Naamo was among seven players cut as the group was reduced from 33 to 26 players list.

Naamo, 21, was named in the initial 33-man group for a training camp in Murcia and made his international debut in last Friday’s 1-0 win over Andorra.

The Dundee United man entered the fray as a 65th-minute substitute and was asked to play on the left wing during a fairly low-key affair in the sweltering Spanish sun.

And Naamo, who switched his allegiance from Finland in order to be eligible for this summer’s showpiece, was one of seven players cut from the final roster selected by manager Graham Arnold this morning.

Iraq are returning to the global showpiece event for the first time in 40 years after beating Bolivia 2-1 in April to secure the final World Cup spot. They have been drawn in Group I alongside France, Senegal and Norway.