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Iraq repeats Infamy

This one hurts because I have a soft spot for the Lions of Mesopotamia, however, with their 5-0 loss to Senegal, they have officially thrown their hat into the ring for worst World Cup performance ever. 3 losses, 1 goal for, 12 goals against and -11 goal differential I mentioned in the Tunisia did you know that 9 teams have ended a World Cup with a goal differential of -10 or worse. Well, before today, only 5 teams had ever ended a World Cup with a goal differential of -11 or worse. Iraq is now the 6th. Which World Cup is most like Iraq’s 2026? Believe it or not, North Korea 2010: 3 losses, 1 goal for, 12 goals against and a -11 goal differential The comparison is even more striking when you realize North Korea was in the group of death back in 2010 alongside Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast. However, North Korea’s run was more humiliating than Iraq. After narrowly losing to an over-the-hill, but still daunting Brazil team 2-1, North Korea had an idea. Clearly feeling supremely confident in their squad, they broadcasted their 2nd game on local TV networks for the whole nation to see. They cut the broadcast in the 60th minute because North Korea was losing 4-0 to Portugal. The North Koreans went on to lose 7-0 and their government claimed the loss was acceptable considering Portugal’s talent (they did not mention that they lost 7-0). North Korea did not broadcast the last game against Ivory Coast, which they lost 3-0. Yes, 2026 Iraq put together one of the 10 worst World Cup campaigns ever, but they didn’t humiliate themselves. Hopefully they’ll be back in 4 years to make up for it. Ideally not in the group of death.

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Iraq-Is Three Points To Much To Ask?

1986 was the most time Iraq was in the World Cup. Their back after 40 years and hope to sneak out of group L. Iraq was the last team to punch their ticket to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In WCQ and playoff they went 13-3-5 scoring 32 goals and conceding 14. It’s not Japans 54 but still impressive. Aymen Hussein scored 8 of the 32 goals and lead the team in scoring. Iraq has something most teams have at least one of. A star player, Iraq has nobody that can change the course of a game. I honestly don’t know how they even won some of their games. The only notable win was beating Jorden 1-0. They really just hope someone will have an incredible performance leading them to a win. They play a heavy 4-4-2 sitting back on defense hoping and waiting for the counter attack. They lack experience and creativity. Iraq is going to be relying on disciplined competent defenders and big defensive plays. Iraq lacks firepower, like I said before I don’t know who’s going to score. Maybe Aymen but you can’t truly rely on him. Just qualifying for the World Cup is a massive achievement for Iraq. But I cannot see them beating anyone in group L. I will attending their match against France in Philadelphia so I’ll get a in person look at their game. It might be 5-0 but it will still be fun. How far do you think Iraq will get and can they pull off a sneaky upset?

@Landon

Hesssss Backkkkk

Folarin Balogun was previously given a red card in the USAs game against Bosnia in the round of 32 that knocked him out of the round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. But he’s red card has been suspended, he will be eligible for the Belgium game. He is the Untied States best attacker, this is a much needed break for the US. With Balogun back the country has even more faith that we can get this done and advance. Be delusional everyone! Let’s go USA!

@FlameRaptorRaven

No Quit in them

Although Cabo Verde’s incredible run is over, they made history. They have become just the 2nd team in World Cup history to end their first ever campaign without a loss in 90 minutes. The other team was 1982 Cameroon who drew 3 times and crashed out of the group stage. Cabo Verde added a knockout game against the defending champs and very nearly took them to penalties on top of their 3 draws, including a draw against Spain, arguably the favourite coming in. Considering they were the 3rd smallest country to ever qualify and then became the smallest country to ever make it to the knockout stages, they have nothing to be ashamed off. Bravo Cabo Verde, Bravo