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  "description": "The 22-year-old midfielder set to be Nashville SC's only representative at the World Cup",
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  "textContent": "Nashville SC midfielder **Ahmed Qasem** has been selected to Iraq's final 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.\n\n> Ahmed Qasem is officially heading to the 2026 World Cup with Iraq.\n>\n> He will be the only Nashville SC player at the tournament.\n>\n> A great addition to the Iraqi squad 🇮🇶#EveryoneN https://t.co/oUuh9ppAmO\n>\n> — Valair (@valairshabilla) June 1, 2026\n\nQasem, 22, filed a one-time switch to represent Iraq earlier in May, after representing Sweden through the U21 levels. Qasem earned his first cap on Friday, starting Iraq's 1-0 win over Andorra in Girona, Spain, and playing on the right side of midfield in a 4-4-2. They'll play Spain in a friendly this Thursday, before kicking off their World Cup campaign against Norway on June 16.\n\nThis is Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986, and their second appearance all-time. Iraq have yet to win a match at a World Cup.",
  "title": "Ahmed Qasem named to Iraq's final World Cup roster",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-01T13:26:14.826Z"
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