Expected Lineup for Iraq Against UAE
The Iraqi national team is preparing for a decisive match against the UAE in the second leg of the Asian playoff, which qualifies for the intercontinental playoff, in turn qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The coaching staff, led by Australian Graham Arnold, is experiencing critical moments in selecting the most suitable lineup for the match, taking into account the players' physical and technical conditions, as well as the tactical aspects needed by the team to enhance their chances of winning at home and among their fans.
Graham Arnold is expected to field the lineup as follows:
Goalkeeper: Jalal Hassan.
Defense: Mirkhas Doski, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Hussein Ali.
Midfield: Marko Faraj, Zidane Iqbal, Amir Fouad, Ali Jassim.
Attack: Ayman Hussein, Mohannad Ali "Mimi".
The coaching staff, led by Australian Graham Arnold, is experiencing critical moments in selecting the most suitable lineup for the match, taking into account the players' physical and technical conditions, as well as the tactical aspects needed by the team to enhance their chances of winning at home and among their fans.
Graham Arnold is expected to field the lineup as follows:
Goalkeeper: Jalal Hassan.
Defense: Mirkhas Doski, Zaid Tahseen, Akam Hashim, Hussein Ali.
Midfield: Marko Faraj, Zidane Iqbal, Amir Fouad, Ali Jassim.
Attack: Ayman Hussein, Mohannad Ali "Mimi".
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