Two Iraqi players will leave Europe to join their national team for important games. Montazer Majed from Hammarby IF finishes his Swedish league season today before flying home. Marco Faraj completes his Norwegian league duties and heads straight to Iraq. Both men travel to Basra where their teammates wait at training camp. The pair arrives just before crucial World Cup qualifying matches begin.
Iraq faces South Korea at Basra International Stadium on June 5th for their next qualifier. The team travels to Amman after that game to play Jordan on June 10th. Coach Graham Arnold wants these European-based players to help his squad succeed. The matches represent vital chances for Iraq to reach the 2026 World Cup. Arnold believes fresh talent from overseas leagues will strengthen his team against tough opponents.
The players bring different skills from their club experiences abroad. Majed has learned defensive tactics during his time with the Swedish team. Faraj developed attacking moves through Norwegian league competition. Their arrival gives Arnold more choices for his starting lineup decisions. The coach plans to use both players during the upcoming qualifying campaign.
Iraq faces South Korea at Basra International Stadium on June 5th for their next qualifier. The team travels to Amman after that game to play Jordan on June 10th. Coach Graham Arnold wants these European-based players to help his squad succeed. The matches represent vital chances for Iraq to reach the 2026 World Cup. Arnold believes fresh talent from overseas leagues will strengthen his team against tough opponents.
The players bring different skills from their club experiences abroad. Majed has learned defensive tactics during his time with the Swedish team. Faraj developed attacking moves through Norwegian league competition. Their arrival gives Arnold more choices for his starting lineup decisions. The coach plans to use both players during the upcoming qualifying campaign.
