Who is Zidane Iqbal? The Iraq midfielder making history as first player of Pakistani origin to play at World Cup
Iraq’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after 40 years ended in a 4-1 defeat to Norway in Foxborough, but the match carried historic significance. Zidane Iqbal came off the bench in the 59th minute to become the first player of Pakistani heritage to appear in a men’s World Cup match. The 22-year-old midfielder’s debut provided a landmark moment for Iraqi football despite Erling Haaland’s brace steering Norway to victory in Group I.
Iraq’s long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup after 40 years ended in a 4-1 defeat to Norway in Foxborough, but the match carried historic significance. Zidane Iqbal came off the bench in the 59th minute to become the first player of Pakistani heritage to appear in a men’s World Cup match. The 22-year-old midfielder’s debut provided a landmark moment for Iraqi football despite Erling Haaland’s brace steering Norway to victory in Group I.
