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Iraq's Road to World Cup 2026: A Grueling Journey and a Hunger to Shock the World
Iraq has qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 40-year absence, defeating Bolivia in a grueling intercontinental play-off following a marathon journey marked by travel delays and regional turmoil. Coach Graham Arnold and players like Ali Al-Hamadi express their ambition to surprise France, Norway, and Senegal in the 'group of death'.