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Iraqi scores goal in World Cup debut after being detained by US customs (opens original article in a new tab)

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Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein overcame US customs delays to score in his World Cup debut, contributing to Iraq's 4-1 loss against Norway.

  • Iraqi striker Aymen Hussein was detained by US customs before the World Cup but played in the tournament
  • Hussein scored Iraq's second World Cup goal in a 4-1 loss to Norway
  • Iraq's coach praised Hussein's performance despite the team's loss

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