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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 41097, member: 636"]
Graham Arnold says Iraq stands ready for Thursday's match against South Korea at Basra International Stadium. The Australian coach feels happy about player discipline during training camp. Arnold watched his team play 75 minutes during practice and likes what he saw. The players show strong mental focus and physical preparation for the big game. He believes the squad has what it takes to compete.

Arnold tells his players they sit just 180 minutes away from World Cup dreams. Three different paths could lead Iraq to the tournament through various qualification routes. The coach wants every player to understand how close they are to achieving their goal. He plans to use every chance to help the team succeed. Arnold feels confident about Iraq's abilities against tough opponents.

Iraq currently holds third place with 12 points behind South Korea and Jordan. The Lions of Mesopotamia need valuable points to stay alive for direct qualification. Arnold praises the fighting spirit he sees from Iraqi players during training sessions. The team faces Jordan next after the Korea match. Basra fans will provide crucial support during Thursday's crucial qualifier.
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