Arnold says Iraq can shock the world at the World Cup
Arnold: 'We're capable of shocking the world'
Graham Arnold is not here just to make up the numbers. The Iraq head coach says your team can do something the world will not see coming at this World Cup (2). "It's been an experience," Arnold said, reflecting on the journey that has brought Iraq back to the tournament after 40 years (2). He did not downplay the moment. He leaned into it.
A mural 40 years in the making
Volunteers are painting a mural of the national team players ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986 (1). The artwork captures the squad that ended the wait. Faces on a wall, and a country behind them.
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- 1. repubblica.it — Iraq ai Mondiali dopo 40 anni, volontari dipingono murale che raffigura i giocatori della nazionale
- 2. theguardian.com — Iraq head coach Graham Arnold: ‘We’re capable of doing something that will shock the world’