July 12, 2026
The burial will follow funeral prayers at the Imam Reza shrine
The Iraqi leg of the farewell follows ceremonies in Tehran and Qom
Their first appearance at the finals in 40 years is a harsh lesson, with the team losing all three group-stage matches in one of the toughest draws
The move follows testimony by a detained deputy oil minister that allegedly implicated a wider circle of officials
Iraq play almost the entire match with 10 men after a VAR-reviewed red card
It seeks a higher OPEC quota amid financial woes after Iran war
Media reports say the 34-year-old has suffered a ligament issue
Iraq remain in the race for a third-place knockout berth despite defeat
