Phoenix midfielder Mo Al-Taay selected for Iraq’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Wellington Phoenix midfielder Mohamed Al-Taay has been called into the Iraq national team for September’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Oman and Kuwait.

Al-Taay (24) has one cap for his country who are trying to reach the World Cup finals for the first time since 1986.

In the third round of Asian qualifying, Iraq face South Korea, Jordan, Oman, Palestine and Kuwait.

Fixtures

Game to be played on Friday September 6, 2024

Iraq v Oman
Basra International Stadium, Basra, 4am (NZT)

Game to be played on Wednesday September 11, 2024

Kuwait v Iraq
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Kuwait, 6am (NZT)

This story was first published on September 3, 2024.

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