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Iraq Looking to Make History Against Senegal, Says Coach Arnold
Arnold said Iraq must beat Senegal to keep slim knockout hopes alive and chase the country’s first World Cup point after two losses.
- On Friday, June 26, 2026, Iraq and Senegal meet at BMO Field in Toronto for a critical Group I FIFA World Cup match. Both teams seek their first victory after losing their opening two group matches.
- Having lost their opening two matches, both nations treat the game as a survival final to secure a narrow route into the Round of 32 as a top-ranked third-place team. A draw eliminates both.
- Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw declared his team has 'no room for mistakes anymore,' while Iraq coach Graham Arnold monitors star striker Aymen Hussein's fitness after he was withdrawn early against France.
- Seeking the country's first-ever World Cup point, Iraq aims for a historic result. Arnold stated, 'Iraq has never got a point at the World Cup, so we go for that history moment tomorrow.'
- With his contract expiring in six weeks, Arnold will decide whether to continue his role after the World Cup concludes. The outcome of Friday's match may influence his decision on Iraq's coaching future.
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World Cup 2026: The incredible story of Iraq’s Aymen Hussein
He has become the face of Iraqi football. Yet, his story goes far beyond sport. Aymen Hussein grew up in an Iraq scarred by war and terrorism. At 12 years old, he lost his father, killed by al Qaeda. Six years later, his brother was captured by the Islamic State group. Now, he is carrying the hopes of millions of Iraqi football fans on his shoulders as his country prepares to take on Senegal in their final group game on Friday, June 26.
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