Naamo chosen for provisional Iraq squad after Finland switch
Dario Naamo has been selected for Iraq's provisional World Cup squad after switching his allegiance from Finland. The 21-year-old right-back, who has previously played for Finland's youth teams, is now eligible for the upcoming tournament. Iraq will prepare for the World Cup with a training camp in Spain before finalizing their squad.
- ▪Dario Naamo's switch from Finland to Iraq has been approved by FIFA.
- ▪He has played at youth levels for Finland up to under-21s.
- ▪Iraq's provisional squad will be reduced from 35 to 26 players by June 1.
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