Swedish coach Masoud Miral made a shocking statement that surprised the Iraqi sports community after his name was circulated among the candidates to coach the national team.

He said in an interview with a media outlet: "I am the worst coach nominated for Iraq at the moment, and the federation should look for a better coach than me."

This statement sparked widespread reactions among fans and critics, especially since it came at a sensitive time when the team is undergoing a transitional phase that requires clarity of vision and the selection of the most suitable person to lead the team in upcoming challenges.

Some considered what Miral said as a kind of rare honesty and realism in the coaching world, while others felt that the statement does not align with the ambitions of the Iraqi public, which seeks a strong personality committed to its technical project.

Despite the controversy it stirred, the file for the next coach remains open for the Iraqi federation, which has not made a decision yet amid significant anticipation from the sports community regarding the identity of the next coach, and whether Miral's statements will affect his chances of taking on the role.