Ahmed Basil
Ahmed Basil is the goalkeeper for the Iraq national football team, who recently made headlines during the FIFA World Cup match against France, where he struggled to keep the scoreline respectable amid a torrential downpour and a series of defensive errors.
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Ahmed Basil was the starting goalkeeper for Iraq before being replaced due to injury.
Klarer Erfolg gegen Irak: Fünf Tore nähren die Hoffnung der Senegalesen - Sport
Germany· 2026-06-26
Ahmed Basil is an Iraqi goalkeeper who was also caught off guard by the ball.
Bola Trionda Menyulitkan Kiper, Hati-hati ”Hantu” Jabulani
Indonesia· 2026-06-26
Ahmed Basil is a goalkeeper from Iraq who has also faced challenges in the World Cup.
Trionda World Cup ball hits ‘crisis’ point at certain speed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-26Ahmed Basil was the goalkeeper for Iraq during their match against France.
Mbappe Scores Twice as France Beat Iraq 3-0 in World Cup
Nigeria· 2026-06-23
Ahmed Basil was the goalkeeper for Iraq during the match against France.
Mundial 2026 | Francia 3-0 Irak: La tormenta que no pudo detener al huracán Kylian Mbappé | CRÓNICA
Peru· 2026-06-23
Ahmed Basil was the goalkeeper for Iraq during the match against France.
Przerwa trwała dłużej niż mecz Francuzów! Tak Mbappe odpowiedział Messiemu
Poland· 2026-06-23
Ahmed Basil failed to react in time during a critical moment that contributed to France's second goal.
Mbappé fører an i fransk sejr over Irak i afbrudt VM-kamp
Denmark· 2026-06-23Basil was the goalkeeper for Iraq, replacing the previously weak Jalal Hassan.
Frankreichs Spiel bei der WM 2026 wegen Gewitter lange unterbrochen: Mbappé trifft doppelt - SportGermany· 2026-06-23
Ahmed Basil got his first start in the tournament after captain Jalal Hassan allowed all four goals in Iraq’s 4-1 loss to Norway.
Mbappé leads France to 3-0 win over Iraq and into World Cup knockout stage
Canada· 2026-06-23
Ahmed Basil was the goalkeeper for Iraq during the match against France.
Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq | World Cup 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-06-23
Ahmed Basil was the goalkeeper for Iraq during the match against France.
Fifa World Cup: Kylian Mbappe hits double as France reach knockout stage after rain-delayed Iraq match
New Zealand· 2026-06-23