Meet the Iraq player set to make history for Pakistan (opens original article in a new tab)

A Pakistani-born footballer, Zidane Iqbal, is set to make history by becoming the first player of Pakistani heritage to play in a men's World Cup while representing Iraq, marking a significant moment for football fans in Pakistan.

• A former Manchester United prospect, Zidane Iqbal, will become the first player of Pakistani heritage to play in a men's World Cup if he represents Iraq.
• Iqbal, born in Manchester to a Pakistani father and Iraqi mother, wears both nations' flags on his boots to show respect for his heritage.
• Iraq's football team, ranked 198th in the world, is making its first World Cup appearance in 40 years, with Iqbal hoping to inspire future generations of Pakistani footballers.