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Iraq is the men's national football team, currently ranked #57 in the FIFA World Rankings based in al-Baṣra (Basra), playing their home matches at Basra International Stadium. Follow Iraq on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Iraq have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 5 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the FIFA Arab Cup, they faced a 0-1 loss to Jordan. In the World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff, they faced a 2-1 win against Bolivia. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-0 win against Andorra, a 1-1 draw with Spain, and a 0-2 loss to Venezuela.

Recent results for Iraq:

• December 12, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 0-1 loss at Jordan
• April 1, 2026: World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff - 2-1 win vs Bolivia
• May 29, 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win vs Andorra
• June 4, 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Spain
• June 10, 2026: Friendlies - 0-2 loss vs Venezuela

Upcoming fixtures for Iraq:

• June 16, 2026: World Cup Grp. I - vs Norway
• June 22, 2026: World Cup Grp. I - at France
• June 26, 2026: World Cup Grp. I - at Senegal
• January 10, 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - at Tajikistan
• January 14, 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - vs Australia

Looking ahead, Iraq have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Norway (home), France (away), Senegal (away), Tajikistan (away), and Australia (home).

Iraq's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib (Al Talaba FC), Jalal Hassan (Al Zawraa), Ahmed Basil (Al Shorta). Defenders: Rebin Sulaka (Port FC), Hussein Ali (Pogoń Szczecin), Zaid Tahseen (Pakhtakor Tashkent), Akam Hashim (Al Zawraa), Munaf Younus (Al Shorta), Mustafa Saadoon (Al Shorta), Ahmed Maknzi (Al-Karma SC), Merchas Doski (Viktoria Plzen). Midfielders: Frans Putros (Persib Bandung), Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Dhafra), Zidane Iqbal (FC Utrecht), Amir Al Ammari (Cracovia), Kevin Yakob (AGF), Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg 08), Zaid Ismail Al Dulaimi (Iraq). Forwards: Ali Yousif (Al Talaba FC), Youssef Amyn (AEK Larnaca), Ali Al Hamadi (Luton Town), Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), Ali Jasim (Al Najma), Aymen Hussein (Al-Karma SC), Marko Farji (Venezia).

Graham Arnold is the current head coach of Iraq. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 61% win rate across 18 matches, averaging 2.00 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Jesús Casas managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 21 wins from 36 matches (58% win rate). Abdul-Ghani Shahad managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 4 wins from 6 matches (67% win rate). Other former coaches include Zeljko Petrovic, Dick Advocaat, and Srecko Katanec.

Iraq plays their home matches at Basra International Stadium in al-Baṣra (Basra), which has a capacity of 65,000.

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