Graham Arnold breaks Iraq’s 40-year World Cup drought with historic victory
- Posted on April 1, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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Graham Arnold breaks Iraq’s 40-year World Cup drought with historic victory
Iraq has taken the final spot at the upcoming World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 win over Bolivia, with Graham Arnold becoming the first Australian men’s coach to qualify twice for the tournament – and with two different nations.