Aymen Hussein scores historic goal for Iraq in World Cup debut
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein scored in his World Cup debut on June 17, despite being detained for several hours by US customs. Hussein’s goal was the second in Iraq's World Cup history during a 4-1 loss to Norway. Coach Graham Arnold praised his performance, noting the positives from the challenging circumstances preceding the match.
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Published 17 Jun 2026, 06:27 UTC · Updated 17 Jun 2026, 06:40 UTC
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