World Cup-bound Iraq gets FIFA approval for 2 new players from clubs in US and Scotland

FIFA World Cup 2026: Iraq squad strengthened by FIFA’s latest eligibility ruling

Both players comply with FIFA rules for a binding change of national eligibility because of family ties to Iraq.

World Cup-bound Iraq gets FIFA approval for 2 new players from clubs in US and Scotland

World Cup-bound Iraq has two new players for possible selection. FIFA has approved eligibility for Nashville SC midfielder Ahmed Qasem and Dundee United defender Dario Naamo.

Iraq strengthens squad ahead of W. Cup

ZURICH — World Cup-bound Iraq has two new players for possible selection after FIFA approved eligibility for Nashville SC midfielder Ahmed Qasem and Dundee United defender Dario Naamo. Both comply with FIFA rules for a binding change of national eligibility because of family ties to Iraq. The national team qualified in March for its first World Cup in 40 years despite travel problems during the Middle East conflict, AP reported. It’s in a tough …

Iraq gets FIFA approval to add two players from clubs in U.S., Scotland

World Cup-bound Iraq has two new players for possible selection after FIFA approved eligibility for Nashville SC midfielder Ahmed Qasem and Dundee United defender Dario Naamo.