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FIFA World Cup Preview: Uzbekistan, Jordan & Iraq
In the third and final part of our FIFA World Cup previews, we cast our over over two of the debutant nations in Uzbekistan and Jordan, as well as Iraq who are making their return […]
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The reign of terror that ended Iraq’s World Cup dream before it started
The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book “Yalla! The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup”, written by Ali Khaled. Pre-order your copy today. It is 31 March 1980 and new […]
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POD VIEW: Can Iraq end four decades of heartbreak?
It all comes down to this for Iraq. After 40 long years, the Lions of Mesopotamia are on the cusp of a return to the FIFA World Cup, ending decades of heartbreak for their long-suffering […]
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World Cup preparations thrown into chaos against the backdrop of ongoing war
It’s only three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. A historic tournament, not just for Asian football, but specifically West Asia, as expansion brings with it exposure […]
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TAG Podcast: Women’s Asian Cup, Iraq, Iran, ACL Elite and changing calendars
The Asian Game Podcast returns for a bumper episode with so much to discuss from the world of Asian football. We look back at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and discuss what we learned about […]
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TAG Podcast: LIVE from Doha – Jordan hearts broken again
Scott McIntyre and Sudesh Baniya are in Doha after Morocco defeated Jordan 3-2 after extra time to be crowned FIFA Arab Cup champions. Together they discuss Jordan’s run to the final, and what it means […]
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TAG Podcast: Drama in Doha + Saudi celebrations
On a night of high drama in Doha and Jeddah, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have confirmed their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in contrasting fashion. Qatar secured their place with a 2-1 win […]
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TAG Podcast: UAE keep dream alive + Iraq set up Saudi showdown
Sudesh Baniya is LIVE at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha after the UAE kept their FIFA World Cup dream alive with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Oman, taking them to within 90 minutes […]
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Arnold arrives for ‘new challenge’ in Iraq
In a surprise turn of events, Iraq have looked to former Australia boss Graham Arnold in hope of helping the Lions of Mesopotamia to their first World Cup in 40 years. The 61-year-old arrived in […]
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TAG Podcast: Jordan stuns Iraq + discovering Uzbekistan’s national dish
Jordan produced one of this AFC Asian Cup’s greatest shocks with a stunning come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Iraq thanks to two stoppage time goals, setting up a quarter-final against fellow surprise packets, Tajikistan. Scott is […]