From being shepherded out of Iraq as a baby to growing up on the mean streets of Toxteth in Liverpool, Iraqi striker Ali al-Hamadi's journey to the World Cup has been challenging. The 24-year-old will draw on all the qualities he has accrued from his tough upbringing when he tries to extend his country's stay at the World Cup when they play Senegal in their final Group I game on Friday. The first Iraqi player to appear in the Premier League -- for Ipswich in August 2024 -- he came close to scoring against France in the 3-0 defeat earlier in the tournament.