Norwegian coach criticizes US over Iraqi player handling
Norwegian national team coach Stale Solbakken criticized the United States' handling of Iraqi player Ayman Hussein upon his arrival in America ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He stated that Hussein was detained for seven hours by American authorities at Chicago Airport. Solbakken emphasized that the incident was unnecessary and highlighted the widespread hypocrisy surrounding the tournament's political context, expressing concern over the host country's tensions with other nations and how this affects logistical and organizational matters. Norway will face Iraq in Group Nine on June 16 as part of their preparations for the World Cup.
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