Socceroos set for showdown with Graham Arnold's Iraq in 2027 Asian Cup
The Socceroos learned of their three Group D opponents overnight and face a potential meeting with defending champions Qatar or Asian powerhouses Japan in the semi-finals.
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Iraq head coach Graham Arnold undecided on future contract beyond World Cup
Iraq coach Graham Arnold said his future beyond the World Cup remains undecided as his contract ends after the tournament and no formal talks have yet taken place, though retirement is not on his m…
Klinsmann warns squad discord may cause issues for Norway during World Cup
Former World Cup winner and German national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann on Thursday issued a warning to Norwegian national team manager, Stale Solbakken in reference to the challenges of managing the…
Graham Arnold emerges as unexpected saviour in Iraqs landmark achievement
Coach Graham Arnold challenged his players to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinent…
Iraq manager Graham Arnold praises squad following World Cup achievement
Australian Graham Arnold, head coach of Iraq, said on Wednesday that his team would give everything at this year's World Cup and relish the opportunity to surprise the worlds.
Iraq clinch World Cup qualification after 40-year absence with tense win over Bolivia
Iraq will appear at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years following a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in Mexico in the inter-confederation play-offs finals.
Exclusive Interview: Marco Etcheverry Discusses Bolivias World Cup Ambitions and Lionel Messi in Major League Soccer
A few hours before Bolivia's 'final' against Iraq, the MLS Hall of Famer and one of the most important figures in Bolivian football, Marco Etcheverry, spoke exclusively to Flashscore about what his c…
Bolivia pull off comeback against Suriname to meet Iraq for spot in World Cup
Bolivia will face Iraq on Tuesday to decide who will participate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coming from behind to beat Suriname 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff encounter in Guadalupe,…
Iraq coach calls for World Cup playoff to be rescheduled
Iraqs coach Graham Arnold urged FIFA on Monday to delay his teams intercontinental playoff for the World Cup as numerous players and support staff remain stuck amid the escalating conflict in Iran. T…