Zidane Iqbal expresses immense excitement for the upcoming World Cup, where he will represent Iraq, marking their first appearance in 40 years. The former Manchester United midfielder played a crucial role in qualification, scoring a vital goal against Indonesia. Iqbal, born and raised in Manchester, made his Champions League debut for United at 18, becoming the first South Asian to do so, and trained alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, learning from his elite mentality.

Now playing for Utrecht in the Eredivisie, Iqbal has matured as a player and person despite injury setbacks. Iraq faces a challenging "group of death" against Norway, France, and Senegal. Iqbal remains optimistic, viewing it as an opportunity to test themselves against top-tier talent and potentially cause an upset, aiming to create special memories for his nation.