Jalal Hassan

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Hassan is in pole position for the starting job in net at the 2026 World Cup.

Analysis: Hassan has had competition for the starting spot, but in recent weeks he's been trending as the starting option. It's going to be a tall task for whoever gets the starting nod, it's a difficult group and the defense in front of Hassan will struggle to contain the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Still, it's been a magical run for Hassan and Iraq to even qualify, maybe they can surprise on the biggest stage.