IraqSeason Statistics
World Cup 2026Group ISeason 2026Form (last 5)
Upcoming Fixtures
No upcoming fixtures
Standings
Standings of Group I in the World Cup 2026 group stage.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Qualification |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 |
| 2Qualification |  Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3Qualification |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 4Qualification |  Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |
Full Squad
Goalkeepers
Defenders
2
Port FC
3
Pogon Szczecin
4Iraq
5
Al Zawra'a
6
Al Shorta
15
23
Plzen
25Al Shorta
26
Persib BandungMidfielders
Forwards
7Iraq
9
Luton
10
Dibba Al-FujairahDibba Al-Fujairah
13
17
Al Najma
18IraqKey Players
Recent Results
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History of the Iraq national team
Founding and Early Years
The Iraq national team, nicknamed "the Lions of Mesopotamia," is governed by the Iraq Football Association, founded in 1948. Despite decades marked by the country's political instability, it managed to write one of the finest chapters in continental football history.
Team Evolution
A symbol of national unity amid wartime, Iraq's national team turned adversity into motivation to deliver one of the greatest collective achievements in Asian football.
Great Managers
Iraq won the 2007 Asian Cup amid wartime, one of the greatest fairytales in football history. Graham Arnold, the Australian head coach, now leads the team and guided them to their first-ever World Cup qualification.
Iconic Players
Younis Mahmoud, captain and decisive scorer of the 2007 Asian Cup final, named Player of the Tournament, remains the absolute hero of Iraqi football. Jalal Hassan, goalkeeper and current captain, now carries that legacy forward.
Major Achievements
Iraq won the 2007 Asian Cup amid wartime, one of the greatest fairytales in football history. After sealing qualification for the first time in their history by beating Bolivia (2-1) in the intercontinental play-offs, Iraq were eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, with defeats to Norway (1-4), France (0-3), and Senegal (0-5).
The Team Today
Under Graham Arnold, Iraq rank among the respected nations of the Asian continent in the FIFA World Ranking, buoyed by the momentum of their first World Cup qualification.
Overall record
Current losing streak: 4 matchesBased on the last 6 matches played
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Iraq News
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Frequently asked questions
When is Iraq's next match?+
No upcoming match is currently scheduled.
What is Iraq's current standing?+
Iraq are currently 4 in World Cup 2026 with 0 points.
When did Iraq win the Asian Cup?+
In 2007, one of the greatest fairytales in football history, amid wartime.
Who is Iraq's captain?+
Jalal Hassan, goalkeeper and the team's current captain.
Had Iraq ever qualified for the World Cup before 2026?+
No, 2026 marks their first-ever appearance.
Who is Iraq's current head coach?+
Graham Arnold, the Australian head coach.
When was the Iraq Football Association founded?+
It was founded in 1948.