Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=axiFP46oBEB Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter World Cup 2026: The incredible story of Iraq’s Aymen Hussein • FRANCE 24 English [KKLh0uDHPCa] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT He has become the face of Iraqi football. Yet, his story goes far beyond sport. Aymen Hussein grew up in an Iraq scarred by war and terrorism. At 12 years old, he lost his father, killed by al Qaeda. Six years later, his brother was captured by the Islamic State group. Now, he is carrying the hopes of millions of Iraqi football fans on his shoulders as his country prepares to take on Senegal in their final group game on Friday, June 26. #Iraq #AymenHussain #WorldCup 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: MmnZbBanVzz Te326R6OqRy Jw52rtrnASk 7sIInfuTqMl wMFumKNPE1c
He has become the face of Iraqi football. Yet, his story goes far beyond sport. Aymen Hussein grew up in an Iraq scarred by war and terrorism. At 12 years old, he lost his father, killed by al Qaeda. Six years later, his brother was captured by the Islamic State group. Now, he is carrying the hopes of millions of Iraqi football fans on his shoulders as his country prepares to take on Senegal in their final group game on Friday, June 26. #Iraq #AymenHussain #WorldCup 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: MmnZbBanVzz Te326R6OqRy Jw52rtrnASk 7sIInfuTqMl wMFumKNPE1c