Aymen Hussein don create history for Iraq by scoring at the World Cup 2026, just days after dem interrogate am for hours when he reach Chicago.
The striker bin hold and face seven hours of questioning at O’Hare airport upon arrival two weeks ago, according to an Iraqi sporting official.
Iraq national team bin greet by their fans upon arrival at the airport, with flags wave and players see pose for pictures, but reports from Reuters state say dem inspect Hussein’s phone after he arrive.
Though dem finally allow Hussein enter, the national team photographer deny entry to United States, claim an official wey work for Iraqi Olympic Committee.
“National team photographer Talal Salah bin hold for more than 10 hours, undergo similar phone checks, and ultimately deny entry into United States,” the official explain.
Hussein, wey don overcome tragedy during his life after dem murder his father when he be just 12, don be vital part of Iraq recent success, qualifying for a first World Cup since 1986, including the clinching goal to take them to this summer tournament.
And his goal for Foxborough cancel out Erling Haaland opener for Group I contest, though the Manchester City striker put Norway back in front.
Reaching the World Cup na family affair as Hussein mother encourage am to follow his “dream” and now he be prominent striker for Iraq along with Ipswich Town Ali Al-Hamadi, Ali Jassim and Youssef Amyn.
“I decide to quit playing football to take care of my family, but my mother refuse,” Hussein say. “She ask me to continue playing.”
The 30-year-old be Iraq most expensive footballer and don feature for Qatar Al Khor club before returning to his home country to join Al Karma, with a contract worth a reported $1m.
“Honestly, I bin ready to play for free,” Hussein state. “You may not imagine wetin e mean to me to play with players from Iraqi national team at that time. Playing with Dohuk bin be the dream of my life at that time.”
