The Iraq national team, representing Asia at the 2026 World Cup, has announced its extended squad for the upcoming tournament preparation process. The team's press office released the list of players called up for the World Cup training camp on the social network X.
The Iraq national team has been drawn into Group I for the 2026 World Cup. To secure a spot in the next round, the team will face strong opponents such as France, Senegal, and Norway. It is clear that this group will not be easy for the Iraqis, so the coaching staff aims to test all options through an extended squad.
The goalkeepers included in the list are Kumel Al-Rekabe, Fahad Talib, Ahmed Basil, and Jalal Hassan. Competition for this position is expected to be high, as a reliable goalkeeper is crucial for team stability in a major tournament like the World Cup.
Among the outfield players are Frans Putros, Maytam Jabbar, Zaid Tahsin, Akam Hashem, Manaf Yunis, Rebin Sulaka, Mustafa Saadun, Ahmed Yahyo, Dario Naamo, Ahmed Maknzi, Merxas Doski, Husseyn Ali, Zaid Ismael, Peter Gvargis, Yussef Amin, Zidan Iqbol, Kevin Yakob, Amir Al-Ammari, Marko Fardji, Ibrohim Bayesh, Ahmed Kasem, Yussef Nasrave, Hasan Abdulkarim, Aymar Sher, Mohanad Ali, Ali Yusuf, Aymen Husseyn, Ali Al-Hamadi, Ali Jasim, and Karar Nabil.
It is noteworthy that the Iraq squad includes both experienced players and representatives of the new generation. In particular, forwards like Ali Al-Hamadi, Aymen Husseyn, and Ali Jasim could pose serious problems for opposing defenses.
The task ahead for the team is very complex: to perform well against a world football giant like France, the physically strong Senegal, and the disciplined Norway. Therefore, every player's condition, tactical adaptability, and team cohesion are of great importance during Iraq's preparation process.
In short, Iraq has begun serious preparations for the World Cup. There is room for selection in the extended squad, and the opponents are very strong. Now the main issue is to form the most balanced and competitive team from these players. At the World Cup, preparation and character, not just names, decide many things.
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