Iraq announced on Tuesday the dismissal of head coach Jesus Casas with just two games remaining in Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
In a statement, the Iraq Football Association said that the decision was due to a “serious breach of contractual obligations,” from the Spanish boss and his assistants, “including their departure from Iraq without official permission . . . "
The federation added the action was taken based on Article 14 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players. This article states that a party may terminate a contract “without consequences .