Iraq FA keeps Graham Arnold as coach, grants him full powers before 2027 Asian Cup

Iraq's football federation has kept Australian coach Graham Arnold in charge, granting him full powers after the team's Gulf Cup exit.

• The Iraqi FA executive committee, chaired by Younis Mahmoud, decided Monday to retain Arnold with full technical and administrative powers.
• Executive committee member Ahmed Al-Mousawi said the decision was unanimous and the federation is committed to keeping Arnold.
• The decision follows Iraq's group-stage exit from Gulf Cup 27, where the team collected four points.
• Iraq will face Australia, Tajikistan and Singapore in Group 4 of the 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.