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Graham Arnold extends Iraq coaching deal through 2027 Asian Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:22 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Graham Arnold extends Iraq coaching deal through 2027 Asian Cup

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Graham Arnold has renewed his contract as Iraq head coach, extending it through the 2027 Asian Cup. This decision comes after he led Iraq to its first World Cup appearance in 40 years. Arnold signed a six-month extension despite the Iraq Football Association offering a four-year deal. Iraq, having faced tough competition in the World Cup group stage, will prepare for the Asian Cup with a focus on incorporating new talent during the upcoming Gulf Cup in September.

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•Arnold's contract extended through the 2027 Asian Cup
•Led Iraq to the World Cup after a 40-year absence
•Iraq lost all three World Cup group matches
•New player integration planned ahead of Gulf Cup
•Asian Cup group includes Australia, Singapore, Tajikistan

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8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Graham Arnold extends Iraq coaching deal through 2027 Asian Cup after World Cup return

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Graham Arnold has extended his contract as Iraq head coach through the 2027 Asian Cup, months after guiding the national team at its first World Cup in 40 years. The 63-year-old former Australia coach said he renewed for six months despite being offered a four-year deal by the Iraq Football Association. “I have renewed my contract for six months and this decision is in my best interest and in the best interest of the Iraq national team,” Arnold told a news conference in Baghdad on Monday.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOHN DUERDEN

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