Baghdad: Zulaka has been named in the 26-man squad for the "Lions of Mesopotamia" at the World Cup. Graham Arnold's Iraqi national team has announced its squad for the 2026 World Cup, where they will compete in Group I alongside formidable teams such as France, Senegal, and Norway. According to Thai News Agency, the selection features a mix of talent, with Zidane Hiqbal, a former Manchester United youth player now with Utrecht, and Ali Al-Hamady, a rising striker from Ipswich Town, leading the lineup. Among the selected players is Rabin Zulaka, a defender from Port FC, who uniquely stands out as the only BYD Sealion 6 League 1 player to qualify for the prestigious tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.