Arnold to finalize Iraq World Cup squad before Spain friendly

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's national football team will travel to La Coruña, Spain, on Tuesday for its second warm-up match, as coach Graham Arnold prepares to settle on his main squad before the trip, team delegation head Ahmed al-Musawi said. Al-Musawi said the players are in good health and morale is high. Iraq will face Spain on June 4 before playing its final warm-up match against Venezuela on June 9 in Chicago, United States. Iraq's first match at the 2026 World Cup is scheduled for June 17 against Norway.