US EditionFormer Australia boss Arnold set to be appointed Iraq coach
- Graham Arnold, former Australia coach aged 61, was named Iraq's head coach on May 9, 2025, ahead of critical World Cup qualifiers in Iraq.
- Arnold replaces Spanish coach Jesus Casas, who was dismissed after Iraq’s 2-1 loss to Palestine left them third in Asian qualifying Group B.
- Iraq sits third in the group, trailing Jordan by a single point and South Korea by four, with upcoming matches against both teams scheduled for next month.
- Arnold’s staff will include seven coaches, featuring former Socceroos assistants Rene Meulensteen and Zejlko Kalac plus ex-Newcastle Jets coach Robbie Stanton, who has joined him in Baghdad.
- Arnold’s contract depends on Iraq qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, marking a chance for Iraq to reach the finals for the first time since 1986.
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Graham Arnold Appointed New Iraq Head Coach Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers | Sports-Games
Graham Arnold Appointed New Iraq Head Coach Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Graham Arnold, the former manager of the Australian national football team, has taken the reins as the new head coach of Iraq. This appointment comes just ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against South Korea and Jordan, due next month.The announcement was made by the Iraq Football Association through social media, where they posted images of the 61-year-old coach bein…
Date of Arnold ' s first press conference in Baghdad
On Friday, a member of the Executive Bureau announced the official spokesman of the Iraqi Football Federation Ahmed Al-Musawi on the first press conference of trainer Graham Arnold. In a statement by Shafaq News, Al-Musawi said that "the Iraqi Football Union will hold a press conference on Saturday at the Federation headquarters to introduce the new national negotiator Graham Arnold to the media at 5 p.m. The Australian Arnold arrived today in B…
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