Who is Aymen Hussein? Iraq star scores at World Cup 2026 after US immigration questioning

The Iraq striker has overcome tragedy to lead his nation and faced a challenging time entering the USA due to intense questioning

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Aymen Hussein has created history for Iraq by scoring at the World Cup 2026 just days after being interrogated for hours after arriving in Chicago.

The striker was held and faced seven hours of questioning at the O’Hare airport upon arrival two weeks ago, according to an Iraqi sporting official.

The Iraq national team had been greeted by their fans upon arrival at…