The United States, Canada, and Mexico are set to host an expanded 48-team, 104-match World Cup from June 11th to July 19th, a tournament you can follow on RMC. In today’s installment of “L’After Coupe du Monde,” we focus on Iraq, who are returning to the World Cup stage after a 40-year absence, their last appearance being in 1986 where they failed to secure any points.
Nicknamed the “Lions of Mesopotamia,” Iraq will compete in Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Norway. Having navigated the intercontinental playoffs and secured a victory against Bolivia, Iraq is eager to cause another upset and achieve their first-ever World Cup win.
The question arises: should this nation be taken seriously? Who is Graham Arnold, the Australian coach leading Iraq? How should the French team approach this selection? And who is their standout player? Join Alexandre Biggerstaff for “L’After Coupe du Monde”Iraq, accompanied by Jacques Faty, a former Sydney FC player who played under Graham Arnold, Iraq’s current manager.
English Translation:
Iraq: The Underdog Ready to Surprise in the World Cup
From June 11th to July 19th, the United States, Canada, and Mexico will host a new, expanded World Cup featuring 48 teams and 104 matches. This unprecedented competition will be broadcast on RMC. In today’s episode of “L’After Coupe du Monde,” we turn our attention to Iraq, who are making a return to the World Cup after a 40-year hiatus. Their last participation was in 1986, where they finished with a zero-point record.
The “Lions of Mesopotamia” have been drawn into Group I, facing France, Senegal, and Norway. Having progressed through the intercontinental playoffs, securing a crucial win against Bolivia, Iraq is determined to pull off another surprise and achieve their first-ever victory in the World Cup.
The key questions are: Should this nation be underestimated? Who is Graham Arnold, the Australian coach at the helm of the Iraqi team? How should the French squad prepare for this fixture? And who is their key player? We embark on “L’After Coupe du Monde” Iraq, presented by Alexandre Biggerstaff, joined by Jacques Faty, a former Sydney FC player who previously played under Graham Arnold, the current Iraqi manager.
