The Iraq national football team decides Graham Arnold's future after World Cup 2026. The Iraqi Football Association confirms its desire to keep the Australian coach.

What happened?

A source within the Iraqi Football Association denied all the rumors that had been circulating recently about the Australian coach Graham Arnold not continuing to lead the national team after the end of the current World Cup.

Why does it matter for the Iraq national football team?

The Iraqi national team is preparing to face Senegal in their last group stage match, and their task is very difficult to qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, from Group 9 of the 2026 World Cup.

What comes next?

MatchDateResult
Iraq vs France2026-06-220-3
Iraq vs Senegal2026-06-26-

The Iraqi Football Association aims to maintain the technical stability of the “Lions of Mesopotamia” in preparation for the upcoming important competitions and entitlements, which include the 2027 Asian Cup.