Luton Town's Ali Al-Hamadi has made history with Iraq's qualification for the World Cup. The striker, who has endured a difficult season with the Hatters, scored a crucial goal in the qualifying playoff against Bolivia. This marked a significant moment for Al-Hamadi, who has been capped 17 times for Iraq since his debut in 2021. He has scored five goals for the national team, including the winner against Bolivia. Al-Hamadi's journey to the World Cup is a remarkable one, having fled Iraq with his family as a child due to the war. He now has the opportunity to represent his country on the biggest stage. Al-Hamadi's father, Ibrahim, was an activist who was jailed by Saddam Hussein's regime and later secured refugee status in the UK. The striker has spoken about the importance of his family's story and the pride he feels in representing Iraq. Al-Hamadi's breakthrough in English football came at AFC Wimbledon, where he scored 27 goals. He then moved to Ipswich Town, becoming the first Iraqi player to play in the top flight of English men's soccer. However, his time at Ipswich was short-lived, and he was loaned out to Luton Town at the start of the season. Despite struggling with injuries, Al-Hamadi remains a key player for the Hatters.