Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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HC Barham Salih sat down with Ali Al Hamadi, now set to represent Iraq at its first World Cup in 40 years.

When he fled as a child, this moment would have felt unimaginable.

Life can take us farther than we ever expect and sometimes brings our stories full circle.
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Want to learn more about Ali Al-Hamadi’s incredible journey?

👉 Watch his full story here: youtube.com/watch?v=IpbWbt1D0CU