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Al-Hamadi discusses Iraq's World Cup aspirations ahead of Norway match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 3:44 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Al-Hamadi discusses Iraq's World Cup aspirations ahead of Norway match

Summary

Ipswich striker Ali Al-Hamadi expressed pride in being part of Iraq's World Cup squad as they prepare to face Norway. Al-Hamadi, who moved to Liverpool as a child after his family escaped Iraq, aims to represent Iraq in a meaningful way. He emphasized the importance of enjoying the experience and providing a memorable performance for their supporters. Iraq's World Cup campaign begins on Tuesday night.

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By the Numbers

•Al-Hamadi calls the World Cup experience a joy for the Iraq squad.
•He has previously played for Liverpool schoolboys and Ipswich Town.
•Iraq's World Cup opener is against Norway on Tuesday night.
•Al-Hamadi emphasizes representing Iraq as a collective nation.

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3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Being part of Iraq's World Cup squad 'a joy' - Al-Hamadi

What they're saying

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Ipswich striker Ali Al-Hamadi says he and the rest of the Iraq squad want to give people "something to remember" as they prepare to open their World Cup campaign on Tuesday night against Norway. Al-Hamadi, now 24, was a baby when his mother and father escaped Saddam Hussein's Iraqi regime in the early 2000s and moved to Liverpool.
— Yahoo Sports

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