World Cup Wilfreds…
#7
Iraq
Moroccans
…in the opening game of that years Arab Games…
One of Iraq’s Goalscorers that most memorable day…
Youra Eshaya
…had found himself, in 1954, at the tender age of twenty-one, becoming the very first Iraqi Footballer to ever play the Game in England, turning out for Bristol Rovers third team, Bristol Rovers Colts…
O.K, we know what you’re thinking, we’re thinking it too, but, yes, that does count, apparently…
World Cup Report;
Iraq’s
Tournaments: 1
3 0 0 3 1 4 0
P W D L G+ G- Pts
Best Finish; 23rd
World Cup Rating;
C+