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Iraq's World Cup Squad Strengthened by FIFA Approval for Two New Players

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Iraq has received FIFA approval for player eligibility changes for midfielder Ahmed Qasem and defender Dario Naamo ahead of the World Cup.
  • Both players are now eligible for Iraq's squad, with Qasem having previously played youth football for Sweden and Naamo for Finland.
  • Iraq is in a challenging World Cup group with Norway, Senegal, and France, facing Norway in their opening match on June 16.

Iraq's national football team has received a significant boost with the approval of eligibility changes for two key players, Ahmed Qasem and Dario Naamo, by FIFA. This development, reported by Aftenposten, comes at a crucial time as the team prepares for the upcoming World Cup.

Qasem, a midfielder, previously represented Sweden at the U21 level and currently plays for Nashville in MLS, where he is teammates with Edvard Tagseth. Naamo, a defender, has 14 U21 caps for Finland and plays for Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership. Their inclusion strengthens Iraq's squad considerably, offering more options and depth as they head into the tournament.

The Lions of Mesopotamia face a daunting task in Group F, drawn against strong opponents Norway, Senegal, and France. Their World Cup campaign kicks off against Norway in Foxborough on June 16. The team's performance in this group will be closely watched, with these new player acquisitions potentially making a difference in their ability to compete against established footballing nations.

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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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