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Aymen Hussein scores for Iraq in World Cup debut against Norway

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:18 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Aymen Hussein scores for Iraq in World Cup debut against Norway

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Iraq striker Aymen Hussein scored his country's second World Cup goal during Iraq's match against Norway on June 16, 2026. Despite Hussein's contribution, Iraq lost the game 4-1 at Gillette Stadium. Earlier this month, Hussein faced uncertainty about participating due to being detained at U.S. customs. Coach Graham Arnold expressed pride in Hussein's performance despite the team's overall loss and is optimistic about their next game against France.

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•Aymen Hussein scored Iraq's second World Cup goal
•Iraq lost 4-1 to Norway at Gillette Stadium
•Hussein was detained at U.S. customs prior to the tournament
•Coach Graham Arnold praised Hussein's overall performance
•Iraq will face France next on June 19, 2026

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3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Detained by US customs 2 weeks ago, Aymen Hussein scores for Iraq in his World Cup debut

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Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was delayed on the way to his first World Cup. Earlier this month, it wasn't clear whether Hussein would be able to compete in the tournament after he and another member of the team's traveling party were detained for several hours coming through U.S. customs in Chicago. Hussein also had a late own-goal, but Iraq coach Graham Arnold took only positives out of his star's effort.
— Yahoo Sportsby KYLE HIGHTOWER

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Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:18 AM
Detained by US customs 2 weeks ago, Aymen Hussein scores for Iraq in his World Cup debut
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein was delayed on the way to his first World Cup. Earlier this month, it wasn't clear whether Hussein would be able to compete in the tournament after he and another member of the team's traveling party were detained for several hours coming through U.S. customs in Chicago. Hussein also had a late own-goal, but Iraq coach Graham Arnold took only positives out of his star's effort.

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