In a special talk, Riyad Hadi, a member of the media office of the Iraqi Football Association, revealed new details regarding the selection of the new coach to lead the national team in the upcoming period, confirming that the direction has become clear and finalized.

He stated: "The Iraqi Football Association has officially decided to cancel the idea of contracting with a local coach, after discussing all available options and reviewing the needs of the upcoming phase."

He clarified: "Work is currently underway to finalize the file of the foreign coach with whom a preliminary agreement has been reached, and the announcement will be made within the next 48 hours."

He emphasized: "We aim to choose a coach with a rich coaching record and extensive experience in major tournaments, to ensure the ideal leadership of the team in line with the aspirations of the Iraqi fans."

He added: "The association is keen to ensure that the negotiations are precise and well-studied, to guarantee the contracting of a coach who meets the requirements of the technical phase and provides the necessary addition to the team."

He concluded: "All efforts are currently focused on completing all official details, and we look forward to the announcement of the new coach to be a start for a more stable and brilliant phase for Iraqi football."