Hammarby star Montander Madjed excluded
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Hammarby star Montander Madjed excluded - six Swedes to the World Cup

Iraq national team captain Graham Arnold has announced the final World Cup squad. Six Swedes will go to the championship - and one will get the nod.

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The six players are Amir al-Ammari, Kevin Yakob, Aimar Sher, Hussein Ali, Rebin Sulaka and Ahmed Qasem. One player who is not allowed to go is Hammarby winger Montander Madjed. According to media reports, the reason for the ban is that the 21-year-old had previously criticized the national team on social media. Madjed has acknowledged this and apologized.

Peter Gwargis, who previously played for Swedish youth teams, is also not included.

Iraq plays in a tough group and faces France, Norway and Senegal.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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