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Former Australia boss Arnold set to be appointed Iraq coach
- Graham Arnold, former Australian national coach, will become Iraq's head coach this weekend ahead of June 2025 World Cup qualifiers in Basra and Amman.
- Arnold resigned from Australia in September 2024 after a poor start to 2026 World Cup qualifiers, while Iraq sacked Spanish coach Jesus Casas following a 2-1 loss to Palestine.
- Iraq currently sits third in Group B, one point behind Jordan and four behind leaders South Korea, with Arnold bringing a seven-coach technical staff including former Premier League and Socceroos assistants.
- Ahmed Al-Mousawi of the Iraqi Football Association stated that final touches on Graham Arnold's contract are underway and the agreement will be formally disclosed once he arrives, confirming plans for Arnold to soon meet with players and organize a training camp.
- Arnold's appointment offers Iraq a renewed chance for World Cup qualification, as a top-two finish in the group grants direct entry, while third or fourth place leads to further Asian qualifying stages.
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Arnold eager to steer Iraq to 2026 FIFA World Cup
Graham Arnold is confident he can help Iraq qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time in 40 years after he was appointed as the country's national coach on Friday. Asked whether Iraq can make the cut for the 2026 tournament which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the U.S., the Australian told the federation’s website: "That’s my goal. "That’s what I want to do. I haven’t come here to not be successful, and everyone in this room h…
Graham Arnold Appointed New Iraq Head Coach Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers | Sports-Games
Graham Arnold Appointed New Iraq Head Coach Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers Graham Arnold, the former manager of the Australian national football team, has taken the reins as the new head coach of Iraq. This appointment comes just ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against South Korea and Jordan, due next month.The announcement was made by the Iraq Football Association through social media, where they posted images of the 61-year-old coach bein…
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