Monterrey, Mexico, March 30, 2026 (AFP) - Iraq coach shielding players from war ahead of World Cup bid

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2026-03-31

Iraq coach Graham Arnold said Monday he is trying to shield his squad from news of the war in the Middle East as they prepare for a crunch 2026 World Cup playoff against Bolivia. Arnold's Iraq-based players were forced to train and travel under the shadow of conflict embroiling the region, and arrived in Mexico after a gruelling journey that involved overland travel to Jordan. However Arnold is determined not to let the troubled build-up distract......

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