What happened?

The Iraq national football team is close to signing Amin Dakhil, a Belgian player of Iraqi origin. Dakhil has previously played for the Belgian national team, but is awaiting an exception from FIFA to change his international eligibility and represent Iraq.

Why does this matter for Iraq?

Dakhil could be one of the names that can strengthen the Iraqi team's defense, as they prepare for upcoming matches, including the Asian Cup.

What comes next?

The president of the Iraqi Football Association is in contact with the president of FIFA to resolve the issue, which could pave the way for the player to join the "Lions of Mesopotamia" in the next phase.

DateResult
2026-06-22France 3-0 Iraq

Current preparations

The Iraqi national team is considered one of the best in the region and is looking to achieve positive results in the future. It's worth mentioning that the team's last result was against France, where they lost 3-0. The team's recent form has been 0W-1D-4L, with the last result being a loss.