Iraq may have lost their first World Cup game in 40 years, but I've never felt prouder to be Iraqi | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-06-17 14:27 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Middle East, World News
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It only just dawned on me that I've never actually heard the Iraqi national anthem. I've never lived in Iraq and have never been there as an adult. I know the British anthem, the Italian anthem and the Dutch one. I am a Formula 1 fan and there's no escaping Max Verstappen.
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