Baghdad: The Football Association held a press conference at its headquarters to introduce Graham Arnold as the new coach of the Iraqi national team following his official contract signing. Graham Arnold emphasized the importance of self-belief and unity among the team, highlighting the incredible passion and support of Iraqi fans. According to National Iraqi News Agency, Arnold expressed his happiness to be in Iraq and his gratitude to the Iraqi Football Association for the opportunity to coach the national team. He conveyed his vision, focusing on the future and urging everyone to move past previous setbacks. Arnold emphasized the need for a new vision and positive energy that aligns with the aspirations of the Iraqi people. Arnold encouraged players to join the national team camp with enthusiasm, drawing on his experience against formidable teams like South Korea. He mentioned plans to meet with the Iraqi Football Association and La Liga to discuss arrangements for a national team camp and the suspension of the league. Arnold acknowledged the challenging matches ahead against teams such as South Korea and Jordan and expressed confidence in the team's ability to perform at a high level. Arnold also plans to attend Iraqi Premier League matches to personally evaluate players and maintain communication with club coaches. He expressed excitement about his new role and his determination to lead Iraq to success. Arnold clarified that he has not requested friendly matches, preferring to assess players through internal 11-on-11 matches. He stressed the goal of qualifying for the World Cup, expressing his commitment to this objective.