Ahmed Hassan Makenzie is the latest addition to Iraq’s 2026 World Cup squad, replacing Ahmed Yahya who is out due to a hamstring injury, the Iraqi national team announced on Saturday.
The official statement on X revealed that head coach Graham Arnold made the decision based on a medical report.
This move comes as Iraq reaches Chicago, ready to participate in their first World Cup in 40 years, facing competitive teams in Group I: France, Senegal, and Norway.
(With inputs from agencies.)