In the national team that challenges Iraq to qualify there are 13 non-local players. From Brazil to Ghana, a campaign conducted all over the world
Among the over 200 national teams dreaming of the 2026 World Cup there is one that looks a lot like a ‘Rest of the World’. The United Arab Emirates who will challenge Iraq tomorrow for a place in the intercontinental playoff in March have as many as 13 players in their squad who not only were not born in the country they represent, but who were beautifully “acquired” to strengthen the Middle Eastern national team.