Al-Hamadi’s upbringing offers a glimpse of the struggles that Iraq has lived through since the turn of the century. As a one-year-old, he and his mother fled their homeland after his father, Ibrahim, was jailed for his part in peaceful protests against Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship.

Congo has earned a World Cup place after a 1-0 win in extra time against Jamaica in an intercontinental playoff. Axel Tuanzebe scored in the 100th minute after a corner.

Iraq has qualified for the World Cup with a win over Bolivia in a FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff final on March 31.

Iraq became the 48th and final team to book their place at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

Iraq overcame major logistical issues to become the 48th and final team to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff Tuesday, ending a wait of four decades to return to soccer's marquee global event.

Graham Arnold’s team defeat La Verde 2-1 to qualify, joining France, Norway and Senegal in Group I

The video shows a man ripping down the banner of Iraqi World Cup fans and shouting "you're in America."

Coach Graham Arnold challenged his team to "shock the world" after Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup with a nerve-shredding 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico on Tuesday.