Iraq head coach Graham Arnold named his final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, relying heavily on the core group of players who secured qualification through the intercontinental playoffs.
Experienced forward Aymen Hussein is set to spearhead the Iraqi attack in North America.
The veteran striker, a talismanic figure for the national team, leads a potent frontline that also features Ipswich Town’s Ali Al-Hamadi and talented youngsters Ali Jassim and Youssef Amyn.