Iraq
Team Profile
- Iraq are taking part in the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time in 40 years, with their only appearance to date having been at Mexico 1986.
- Although they exited after the group stage in the Mexican edition, the Iraqis competed well throughout, losing only by a one-goal margin in their three matches, against Paraguay, Belgium and Mexico.
- The Lions of Mesopotamia played a remarkable 21 matches—more than any other team—in their bid to reach the 2026 finals. Their persistence paid off as they ultimately secured qualification by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in the FIFA Play‑Off Tournament.
Iraq Fixtures
Iraq Squad
Fahad Talib
Goalkeeper
Jalal Hassan
Goalkeeper
Ahmed Basil Fadhil
Goalkeeper
Hussein Ali
Defender
Akam Hashem
Defender
Manaf Younis
Defender
Merchas Doski
Defender
Mustafa Saadoon
Defender
Frans Dhia Putros
Defender
Ahmed Hasan
Defender
Youssef Amyn
Midfielder
Ibrahim Bayesh
Midfielder
Ahmed Qasem
Midfielder
Zidane Iqbal
Midfielder
Amir Al-Ammari
Midfielder
Kevin Yakob
Midfielder
Aimar Sher
Midfielder
Marko Farji
Midfielder
Ali Al-Hamadi
Attacker
Mohanad Ali
Attacker
Ali Yousif
Attacker
Ali Jasim
Attacker
Aymen Hussein
Attacker
