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The reign of terror that ended Iraq’s World Cup dream before it started

March 31, 2026 Ali Khaled

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 […]

ANALYSIS

POD VIEW: Can Iraq end four decades of heartbreak?

March 30, 2026 TAG Admin

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 […]

ANALYSIS

World Cup preparations thrown into chaos against the backdrop of ongoing war

March 25, 2026 Martin Lowe

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 […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: Women’s Asian Cup, Iraq, Iran, ACL Elite and changing calendars

March 24, 2026 TAG Admin

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 […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: LIVE from Doha – Jordan hearts broken again

December 19, 2025 TAG Admin

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 […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: Drama in Doha + Saudi celebrations

October 15, 2025 TAG Admin

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 […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: UAE keep dream alive + Iraq set up Saudi showdown

October 12, 2025 TAG Admin

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 […]

FEATURES

Arnold arrives for ‘new challenge’ in Iraq

May 10, 2025 Hassanin Mubarak

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 […]

AFC ASIAN CUP

TAG Podcast: Jordan stuns Iraq + discovering Uzbekistan’s national dish

January 30, 2024 TAG Admin

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 […]

AFC ASIAN CUP

TAG Podcast: Favourites upstaged in thrilling MD2

January 22, 2024 TAG Admin

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 has come alive after Matchday Two, with everything sitting on a knife’s edge as we head into the third and final round of matches this week. Gabe Tan from ESPN […]

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