Jalal Hassan
GK
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May 18, 1991 (35)
Right
6'0"
187 lb
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Set to start, trains fully Friday
Hassan trained fully with the Iraq squad on Friday and is set to start in goal against France on Tuesday, according to Zaidan Al-Rubaie of Al Khaleej.
Analysis: Hassan had missed earlier training as he worked to reset mentally following criticism for his role in the four goals conceded against Norway, but coach Graham Arnold's technical staff worked alongside the goalkeeping coach to rehabilitate his confidence rather than risk damaging either him or his backup Ahmed Basil. The decision to stick with Hassan comes as a surprise given the widespread expectation that his run with the national team could be over, but Iraq's staff have opted for continuity heading into the France clash.
Struggles in loss
Hassan had two saves and allowed four goals in Tuesday's 4-1 loss against Norway.
Analysis: Hassan struggled in his 2026 World Cup opener, committing a significant error and allowing three goals from inside the box during a 4-1 loss to Norway, with the final goal resulting from a defensive mishap. Despite his tenure with the national team dating back to 2012, the keeper is inexperienced on the international stage, particularly when struggling to control the ball in his own box. He faces a difficult task on Monday against tournament favorites France, who opened their group stage with a 3-1 victory over Senegal.
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