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Iraqi Soccer Fans Celebrate World Cup Return

Updated 2026-06-16 20:55 UTC 1 source Positive

The Iraq national men's team qualified for the World Cup after a 40-year absence, delighting fans in Dearborn, Michigan. The historic achievement marks a significant moment for Iraqi diaspora supporters.

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The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to the excitement of soccer fans in Dearborn, Michigan, home to a large Iraqi diaspora.
2026-06-16 20:21 UTC
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