Changes to the Asia qualifying process offer increased hope for unfamiliar names to reach 2026 finals
Iraq’s squad has more foreign experience than ever as they attempt to reach the World Cup for the second time.Iraq’s squad has more foreign experience than ever as they attempt to reach the World Cup for the second time., Japan, Australia, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Sometimes all five make it – as in 2018 and 2022 – and occasionally there is a gatecrasher as in 2010 with North Korea.
Fans are ready once more. The coach Jesús Casas is, too. The Spaniard has been in place for almost two years, a long time in a country that has seen 30 head-coaching changes this century alone. In August, the former Spain and Watford assistant signed a contract extension until 2027, a reflection of the kind of football he has the team playing and the fact that he was on the shortlist of South Korea – though given the chaos involved in that search, that may not be a huge compliment.
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