Western United academy graduate earns maiden call-up from World No. 56 for World Cup qualifiers

Charbel Shamoon earns milestone Iraq selection

Charbel Shamoon has been recognised for his outstanding breakout season with Western United, earning a milestone selection to the Iraq senior national team. This is the 21-year-old’s maiden call-up at senior level having previously been a regular for the Iraq Under 20’s and also represented Australia with the Under 23’s in November. Shamoon will join the Iraq squad for a pair of crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait and Palestine. Cha…

Western United academy graduate earns maiden call-up from World No. 56 for World Cup qualifiers

Western United defender Charbel Shamoon has been called up by Iraq for the first time ahead of a pair of 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup qualifiers. Shamoon is in the squad for upcoming qualifiers against Kuwait and Palestine amid his impressive Isuzu UTE A-League season and he is joined by Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Mohamed Al-Taay. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE ISUZU UTE A-LEAGUE An academy graduate, 21-year-old Shamoon is no strang…

Al-Taay Earns Iraq Call-Up for Crucial Asian Qualifiers

Western Sydney Wanderers midfielder Mohamed Al-Taay has been named in Iraq’s squad for their upcoming Asian qualifiers against Kuwait and Palestine in March. Al-Taay will be part of a squad looking to strengthen their push for World Cup qualification, as Iraq aims to secure its place in the next round. Head coach Jesus Casas has called up a mix of experienced internationals and emerging talents for these crucial fixtures on 20 and 23 March. Iraq…

Al-Hamadi in Iraq Squad

On-loan Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been named in the Iraq squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait and Palestine.