Iraq HubThe Iraq national football team receives a message of support from Egyptian goalkeeping legend Essam El-Hadary after losing to Norway in the 2026 World Cup.
What happened?
The Iraq national football team lost to Norway in the first round of Group 9 in the 2026 World Cup, resulting in goalkeeper Jalal Hassan Hachim being benched in the match against France.
Jalal Hassan made mistakes in the match against Norway, and his goal conceded four goals.
El-Hadary's response
El-Hadary stated that the Iraqi sports media has some obvious problems in the way it deals with the national team.
El-Hadary's message to Jalal Hassan
El-Hadary expressed his surprise at blaming the goalkeeper alone for the result of the match, confirming that football is a team sport and that the goalkeeper needs continuous support.
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq vs Norway | 2026-06-22 | 0-4 |
| Iraq vs France | 2026-06-22 | 0-3 |
| Iraq vs Senegal | 2026-06-26 | - |
The Iraq national football team will face Senegal in the next round of the 2026 World Cup.
