Iraq forward Aymen Hussein faces a race against time for the Senegal match after suffering a groin injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against France.

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.