Zidane Iqbal named in Iraq's World Cup squad for 2026 tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Zidane Iqbal has been named in Iraq's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The former Manchester United player recently moved to Utrecht after starting his career at United, where he made history as the first British-born South Asian and first Iraqi to play for the club. Iqbal has represented Iraq 20 times since making his international debut in 2022. Iraq will compete in Group I, facing Norway, France, and Senegal during the tournament.
- •Iqbal previously played for Manchester United and joined Utrecht in June 2023.
- •He is part of Iraq's 2026 World Cup squad announced today.
- •Iqbal has scored two goals for Iraq in international play.
- •Iraq is drawn in Group I with matches in Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto.
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