Ibrahim Baysh, a key figure in the Iraqi national team, joined the Saudi Arabia national team after the Asian Cup, received a call-up to the Asian Games in Hangzhou, and was included in the squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia. According to information from Zidane, the experienced footballer needs about 10 days to get to full fitness to return to the active squad.
Recall, the previous match of the national team was a friendly match against a 26-man team from Saudi Arabia, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The Iraqi team played at a high level, but from time to time, the attacks of Baysh's side slowed down. However, the Iraqis managed to secure a draw in the additional time on mUNDial.
Ibrahim Baysh is one of the main players from the "Al-Ahl" team from Al-Hilal, playing for the Saudi Arabia national team. This exclusion from the main squad is a significant loss for the training camp for the upcoming match on mUNDial.
