The Iraq National Football Team faces a setback before the World Cup 2026. Ayman Hussein, the Iraqi striker, was detained at Chicago airport for 7 hours.

What happened?

Ayman Hussein, 30, is a valuable player for the Iraqi national team. His goal against Bolivia secured Iraq's place in the World Cup.

Why does it matter for the team?

Hussein's detention is a setback for the team before the World Cup 2026. The team relies on Hussein to achieve positive results in the tournament.

What comes next?

The Iraq National Football Team will start its World Cup 2026 matches on June 17 against Norway. Despite the unfortunate events, the team is ready to give its best on the field.

DateMatchOpponent
June 17First matchNorway

The Iraq National Football Team relies on Hussein to achieve positive results in the World Cup 2026. His detention at Chicago airport is a setback for the team, but they are ready to deal with the challenges and achieve positive results in the tournament.