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Zidane Iqbal becomes first player of Pakistani heritage to play in FIFA World Cup

  • Born in Manchester to Pakistani father from Sahiwal and Iraqi mother, Iqbal plays for Iraq’s national football team 
  • Iqbal took to the field against Norway on Tuesday for their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash at Boston Stadium 
By Arab News Pakistan ·

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