A new development regarding Graham Arnold's future with the Iraqi national team

- The Iraqi Football Association reached an agreement with Graham Arnold, stipulating that the latter will continue as coach of the “Lions of Mesopotamia” team during the next stage. According to what was reported by the Iraqi News Agency on Wednesday, Arnold recently signed a renewed contract to continue leading the national team during the 2027 Gulf Cup and AFC Asian Cup tournaments.

The Iraqi Football Association began negotiations to renew the contract with Graham Arnold after the end of the 2026 World Cup, which was held in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. The Mesopotamian Lions team, under the leadership of the Australian coach, exited the World Cup in the first round after suffering 3 losses to France, Norway and Senegal.

Arnold (63 years old) took over as coach of the Iraqi national team in May 2025, and since then he has led it in 19 matches in various competitions, achieving victory in 9 matches, defeating 7 and drawing 3.