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Socceroos set for Asian Cup reunion with Iraq coach Graham Arnold
- Australia was drawn in Group D for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, alongside Iraq, Singapore and Tajikistan.
- The Asian Cup 2027 will be held in Saudi Arabia in January 2027 across multiple cities.
- Graham Arnold, the former Socceroos coach now guiding Iraq, features in a notable group‑stage reunion with Australia.
- Australia topped their World Cup qualification group but now faces a tougher Asian Cup challenge in 2027.
- Group matches will run from 9 January to 19 January, with the Socceroos opening against Singapore and finishing against Tajikistan.
- The draw took place at the At-Turaif World Heritage Site in Riyadh.
- Tony Popovic is the current Socceroos coach for the 2027 Asian Cup campaign.
- The Guardian notes the reunion could carry emotional significance given Arnold’s Iraq success and past Socceroos ties.
- The 24-team tournament runs from January 7 to February 5 across eight stadiums in three Saudi cities.
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