Detained by U.S. customs 2 weeks ago, Iraq's Aymen Hussein scores in his World Cup debut

Detained by U.S. customs 2 weeks ago, Iraq's Aymen Hussein scores in his World Cup debut

Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup stage was anything but straightforward; he faced a two-week detention at U.S. customs, casting doubt on his participation. Yet, in a remarkable turn of events, Hussein scored in his debut, marking the second World Cup goal in Iraq's history, despite a 4-1 loss to Norway. This achievement underscores the resilience of athletes facing unexpected hurdles and highlights the unpredictable nature of international competition.

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