Ecuador 0:0 Curaçao 
Birmingham Legion 1:1 Loudoun United 
Forward Madison 3:1 NY Cosmos 
Colorado Rapids II 0:2 Portland Timbers II 
Little Rock Rangers 1:0 Mississippi Brilla 
Red River 4:1 Louisiana Krewe 
Brazos Valley 1:2 Lonestar 
Apotheos 0:1 Birmingham Legion II 
Charlottesville Blues 4:0 Virginia Marauders 
Memphis 901 3:1 Hattiesburg 
Maranhão 0:1 Paysandu 
FC Tulsa 1:2 Colorado Springs 
Corpus Christi 4:1 Sarasota Paradise 
Denton Diablos 2:1 Lubbock Matadors 
McKinney Chupacabras 2:1 West Texas 
Peoria 2:0 Sunflower State 
Spokane Velocity 0:4 One Knoxville 
Almaden 3:0 SF Glens 
Carlos A. Mannucci 3:1 Alianza Lima 
Boise 1:0 Union Omaha 
Oly Town 3:1 Midlakes United 
Monterey Bay 1:0 El Paso Locomotive 
Academica 3:5 Project 51O 
Redlands 5:0 Seahorses 
Tucson 2:2 Ventura County Fusion 
Clarence Zebras II 1:4 University of Tasmania 
Phoenix Rising 3:4 Oakland Roots 
Las Vegas Lights 2:3 Orange County SC 
Sacramento Republic 0:1 New Mexico United 
Maitland 1:0 Hamilton Olympic 
Iraq’s star forward, Aymen Hussein, has made history by helping his team qualify for the 2026 World Cup. But his path to soccer’s biggest stage was anything but easy. Behind the goals and glory lies a story of deep personal loss and incredible strength.
Overcoming Heartbreaking Losses
Hussein faced two major tragedies that could have ended his career. First, he lost his father, who was his biggest supporter. Then, just a few years later, his brother passed away. Instead of giving up, Hussein used these painful moments as fuel to work harder.
- His father’s death pushed him to honor his memory on the field.
- Losing his brother made him even more determined to succeed for his family.
- He credits his teammates and coaches for helping him stay focused.
Rising to the Occasion on the Field
Hussein’s performance during the World Cup qualifiers was nothing short of amazing. He scored crucial goals that kept Iraq’s hopes alive. His ability to stay calm under pressure and lead the attack made him a key player in the team’s historic run.
Fans and experts alike praised his never-give-up attitude. Each match, he played with extra passion, knowing he was carrying the dreams of his country and the memory of his loved ones.
A Legacy of Resilience and Hope
Aymen Hussein’s story is more than just about soccer. It’s a reminder that even after the toughest setbacks, people can find the strength to achieve great things. His journey to the 2026 World Cup will inspire young athletes everywhere to keep pushing forward, no matter what life throws at them.