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Iraq — World Cup 2026
Group I · Model Elo 1661 · Founded 1957 · Basra International Stadium
Iraq are in Group I. Our model rates their title chance at 0.0% (Elo strength 1661, reaching the knockout stage 0% of the time). Below are AI predictions for all 3 group-stage fixtures.
About Iraq
Iraq are one of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawn in Group I. The national side was founded in 1957. They play home matches at the Basra International Stadium in Basra, Iraq.
- Founded: 1957
- Home stadium: Basra International Stadium
- Based in: Basra, Iraq
- Official site: ifa.iq
Squad (28)
Goalkeepers
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1. Ahmed Basil · Goalkeeper · age 30 · Al-Shorta -
12. Jalal Hassan · Goalkeeper · age 35 · Al-Zawraa -
98. Fahad Talib · Goalkeeper · age 31 · Al-Talaba
Defenders
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3. Ahmed Maknzi · Left-Back · age 25 · Al-Karma -
4. Zaid Tahseen · Centre-Back · age 25 · Pakhtakor -
4. Manaf Younis · Centre-Back · age 29 · Al-Shorta -
8. Akam Hashem · Centre-Back · age 28 · Al-Zawraa -
14. Merchas Doski · Left-Back · age 26 · Viktoria Plzeň -
15. Hussein Ali · Right-Back · age 24 · Pogoń Szczecin -
22. Rebin Sulaka · Centre-Back · age 34 · Port -
23. Mustafa Saadoon · Right-Back · age 25 · Al-Shorta -
55. Frans Putros · Centre-Back · age 33 · Persib Bandung
Midfielders
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6. Aimar Sher · Central Midfield · age 23 · Sarpsborg 08 -
6. Amir Al-Ammari · Defensive Midfield · age 29 · Cracovia -
6. Zaid Ismail · Defensive Midfield · age 24 · Al-Talaba -
14. Ali Jasim · Left Centre · age 22 · Al-Najma Unaizah -
16. Zidane Iqbal · Central Midfield · age 23 · Utrecht -
17. Kevin Yakob · Central Midfield · age 26 · AGF Aarhus -
29. Ibrahim Bayesh · Attacking Midfield · age 26 · Al-Dhahra
Forwards
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7. Ali Yousif · Centre-Forward · age 30 · Al-Talaba -
9. Aymen Hussein · Centre-Forward · age 30 · Al-Karma -
9. Mohanad Ali · Centre-Forward · age 26 · Dibba Al-Fujairah -
11. Marko Farji · Left Wing · age 22 · Venezia -
12. Ali Al-Hamadi · Centre-Forward · age 24 · Sheffield Wednesday -
20. Youssef Amyn · Left Wing · age 23 · AEK Larnaca -
37. Ahmed Qasem · Right Winger · age 23 · Nashville SC
Staff
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Graham Arnold · Manager · age 63 · Iraq -
Robert Stanton · Assistant Coach · age 54 · Iraq
Current squad data from TheSportsDB.
Record
Iraq have played 658 internationals since 1960, winning 304 for a 46.2% win rate (304W 188D 166L, 1,006 goals for / 621 against). At the FIFA World Cup their record is 0W 0D 6L from 6 matches.
Recent form
- L vs Senegal 0–5 · 2026-06-26 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs France 0–3 · 2026-06-22 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Norway 1–4 · 2026-06-16 · FIFA World Cup
- L vs Venezuela 0–2 · 2026-06-09
- D vs Spain 1–1 · 2026-06-04
- W vs Andorra 1–0 · 2026-05-29
Historical results from the martj42 dataset (CC0).
Iraq's Top World Cup Scorers
- Ahmed Radhi — 1 World Cup goal
- Aymen Hussein — 1 World Cup goal
World Cup goals only · data from the martj42 dataset (CC0). See all-time World Cup top scorers.
Group I Fixtures & Predictions
FAQ
Which group is Iraq in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iraq are in Group I.
What are Iraq's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Our model gives Iraq a 0.0% chance of winning the tournament, from an Elo strength rating of 1661.
When was the Iraq national football team founded?
1957.
Where do Iraq play their home matches?
At the Basra International Stadium in Basra, Iraq.
What is Iraq's all-time record?
Iraq have played 658 internationals, winning 304 (46.2%). At the World Cup they have 0 wins, 0 draws and 6 defeats from 6 matches.