Graham Arnold calls for 'Iraqi mentality of fighting'

Graham Arnold calls for 'Iraqi mentality of fighting'
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Iraq earned the final spot in the enlarged forty eight team event by defeating Bolivia in the intercontinental playoff decider in Mexico during April. The finals are to be staged in North America.

Placed in Group I with Norway, France and Senegal, Arnold called the collection the toughest group in the World Cup.

We function as one family unit and head to the World Cup with the belief we can do Iraq proud, Arnold informed reporters.

Iraq begin their schedule versus Norway on June 16 then meet the 2022 finalists France on June 22 followed by Senegal four days after that.

Norway is the initial priority and we are preparing for that fixture. After that we encounter the top side globally, France. It will be a wonderful occasion, Arnold remarked.

What I anticipate from the Iraqi lads is that Iraqi spirit of battling. We battle throughout every minute.

Positioned at fifty seven in the global rankings, the 2007 Asian title holders will proceed with their training via exhibition matches opposing Andorra in Girona on May 29 and Spain on June 4.