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‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup
‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq’s first World Cup appearance since 1986. Twenty hours on a bus, a charter plane out of the Middle East, and a one-off game carrying the expectations of 48 million people: Iraq’s journey to the 2026 World Cup was not for the faint-hearted. The Lions of Mesopotamia were the final country to secure their spot at this summer’s tournament, after a gruelling...
British soldier killed during training exercise in Iraq named and pictured
British soldier killed during training exercise in Iraq named and pictured A British army soldier was killed during a training exercise in Iraq on Sunday has been identified as Lance Corporal James Freeman, the MoD has announced. The British soldier who died during a training accident in Iraq on Sunday was 29-year-old Lance Corporal James Freeman of the Royal Anglian Regiment, the Ministry of Defence said. L/Cpl Freeman was killed following an incident at an air base in Erbil, a...
‘It was madness in Baghdad’: René Meulensteen on coaching Iraq and helping Ronaldo
Iraq’s No2 discusses his recipe for a World Cup shock, the players’ singing and his time assisting Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United Iraq’s journey to their first World Cup in 40 years involved sacrifices unmatched by any other side. After 20 qualifiers, the team faced a decisive playoff in the Mexican city of Monterrey but, with Iraq dragged into the Middle East war and airspace closed, several staff and players had an arduous job getting there. “They had to travel from different...
‘It was madness in Baghdad’: René Meulensteen on coaching Iraq and helping Ronaldo
Iraq’s No2 discusses his recipe for a World Cup shock, the players’ singing and his time assisting Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United Iraq’s journey to their first World Cup in 40 years involved sacrifices unmatched by any other side. After 20 qualifiers, the team faced a decisive playoff in the Mexican city of Monterrey but, with Iraq dragged into the Middle East war and airspace closed, several staff and players had an arduous job getting there. “They had to travel from different...
British soldier dies in training accident in Iraq
British soldier dies in training accident in Iraq The soldier’s family has been informed - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A member of the British Army has died in a training accident in Iraq on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence said. Speaking in the House of Commons, defence secretary John Healey said the incident took place in the north of the country on Sunday. Mr Healey said: “A training accident occurred in Northern Iraq yesterday for which a service personnel from the British Army has...
British soldier killed during training exercise in Iraq named and pictured
British soldier killed during training exercise in Iraq named and pictured A British army soldier was killed during a training exercise in Iraq on Sunday has been identified as Lance Corporal James Freeman, the MoD has announced. The British soldier who died during a training accident in Iraq on Sunday was 28-year-old Lance Corporal James Freeman of the Royal Anglian Regiment, the Ministry of Defence said. LCpl Freeman was killed following an incident at an air base in Erbil, a...
British Army service member killed in training accident in northern Iraq
British Army service member killed in training accident in northern Iraq A member of the British Army was killed in a training accident in northern Iraq on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence announced A member of the British Army has died in a training accident in northern Iraq. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the incident took place on Sunday (May 30) and that the service person's family have been informed.
Trump expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack is getting expanded duties from President Donald Trump to serve as special envoy to Syria and Iraq as the administration tries to forge lasting peace in the Middle East. "I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and...
Trump expands Turkey ambassador's diplomatic role, adding Iraq, Syria amid Middle East tensions
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack is getting expanded duties from President Donald Trump to serve as special envoy to Syria and Iraq as the administration tries to forge lasting peace in the Middle East. "I am pleased to announce that United States Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack, who has done an outstanding job, will be named Special Presidential Envoy to Syria and, likewise, Special Presidential Envoy to Iraq, as we advance our strategic cooperation with the Governments of Syria and...
Arnold undaunted as Iraq face tough assignment on World Cup return
Arnold undaunted as Iraq face tough assignment on World Cup return June 2 : Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since making their debut 40 years ago, having taken a lengthy route to the finals under a coach who is no stranger to the tournament. Graham Arnold navigated the Lions of Mesopotamia through the latter stages of a 21-match qualifying campaign that ended with victory over Bolivia in the intercontinental playoffs. The Australian, who replaced Jesus Casas at the helm in...