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Iraq qualifies for World Cup, Örebro player hopes for spot

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  • Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup.
  • Ahmed Yasin, an Örebro SK player, has not been selected for Iraq since December 2024.
  • Yasin hopes to play in the World Cup but says team selection involves factors beyond performance.

Iraq defeated Bolivia 2-1 to secure the final spot in the upcoming World Cup. The team will face France, Norway, and Senegal in the group stage. Ahmed Yasin, a 34-year-old Swedish-Iraqi player for Örebro SK, was not selected for the national team and reportedly did not watch the match from his home in Örebro.

Yasin has scored six goals and made eight assists in 68 appearances for Iraq, with his last match in December 2024. He says selection involves more than just performance and hopes to represent Iraq in the World Cup, despite dealing with injuries during preseason. Yasin feels ready for the Superettan season start.

He says selection involves more than just performance and hopes to represent Iraq in the World Cup, despite dealing with injuries during preseason.

Ahmed Yasin, Swedish-Iraqi player for Örebro SK

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