Youssef Amyn named in Iraq's final 2026 World Cup squad

On June 1, 2026, the Iraq national football team announced its final 26-player roster for the upcoming World Cup. Among the selected players is 22-year-old winger Youssef Amyn, who currently plays for AEK Larnaca. Despite experiencing several injuries during the past season, Amyn was included in the squad by head coach Graham Arnold. Iraq has been drawn into the tournament's ninth group alongside France, Norway, and Senegal. The final squad features various positions, including goalkeepers Jalal Hassan, Fahad Talib, and Ahmed Basil, and defenders such as Rebin Sulaka and Frans Putros. Midfielders include Amyn, Zidane Iqbal, and Ali Jasim, while the forward line features Aymen Hussein, Mohanad Ali, Ali Al-Hamadi, and Ali Yousif. The team aims for a historic performance as they prepare for the tournament.