Iraq Striker Aymen Hussein Doubtful for Senegal Clash After Injury Against France
The participation of Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein in the upcoming match against Senegal hangs in the balance following an injury sustained during the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Hussein was forced off in the 26th minute of Iraq’s Group I matchday 2 encounter against France. Iraq’s head coach, Graham Arnold, was forced into an early substitution, bringing on Ali Al-Hamadi to replace the talismanic forward.
Key Details of Aymen Hussein’s Injury:
The Injury: Initial medical reports indicate a groin muscle injury.
The Impact: The injury severely jeopardizes his chances of recovering in time for Iraq’s crucial final group stage match against Senegal.
The Replacement: AFC Wimbledon/Ipswich forward Ali Al-Hamadi is expected to spearhead the Iraqi attack if Hussein is ruled out.
What this means for Iraq: Losing their primary goalscorer ahead of a decisive group-stage fixture is a massive blow to Graham Arnold’s tactical plans as Iraq fights for a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds.
