Will the Iraqi FA succeed in renewing Graham Arnold's contract?
Yes, the Iraqi FA has started talks to renew the contract of Australian coach Graham Arnold, after the current deal expires on July 31. The current deal for the Australian coach expires on July 31, after he successfully led the Iraqi national team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What happened?
The committee responsible for the Iraqi FA, led by Younes Mahmoud and his deputies, Sermed Abdul Ilah and Mohammed Nasser, held a meeting via video conferencing with the Australian coach Graham Arnold to discuss the terms of the new contract. The meeting was attended by Ghith Mahna, the advisor to the president of the Iraqi FA, Tony Rals, the manager of the Australian coach's business, and Ali Abbas, the translator of the Iraqi national team.
Why is this important for the Iraqi national team?
The talks between the two parties will continue in the coming days to reach a final agreement that ensures the coach's continued presence in his position, and to develop a comprehensive plan to improve the level of the Iraqi national team in the next stage. The Iraqi FA sees the importance of the coach's continued presence, especially after he successfully led the Iraqi national team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What comes next?
The talks between the Iraqi FA and the Australian coach Graham Arnold will continue in an attempt to reach a final agreement that ensures the coach's continued presence in his position. The Iraqi FA sees the importance of the coach's continued presence, especially after he successfully led the Iraqi national team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Last result for the Iraqi national team
Last result for the Iraqi national team: loss 5-0 against Senegal on June 26, 2026.
Recent form (last 5)
Recent form (last 5): 0W-0D-5L (LLLLL, most recent first).
