العراقالعراق

العراق is the men's national football team, currently ranked #63 in the FIFA World Rankings based in al-Baṣra (Basra), playing their home matches at Basra International Stadium. Follow العراق on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Zidane Iqbal has been the standout performer for العراق in league play this season with a rating of 7.31. Ali Jasim and Zaid Tahseen have also impressed with ratings of 7.25 and 7.24 respectively.

Karar Nabeel leads العراق's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season. Mohammad Qasem has contributed 1, while Saif Rasheed has added 1.

Ahmed Yahya is the chief creator for العراق in league play with 2 assists this season. Ali Jasim and Ayman Hussein have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.

العراق have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 13 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 2.6 goals per game. In the World Cup Grp. I, they faced a 0-3 loss to France, and a 0-5 loss to Senegal. In the Gulf Cup Grp. A, they faced a 1-1 draw with Oman, a 3-2 win against Kuwait, and a 0-2 loss to Saudi Arabia.

Recent results for العراق:

• 22 يونيو 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 0-3 loss at France
• 26 يونيو 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 0-5 loss at Senegal
• 23 سبتمبر 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - 1-1 draw vs Oman
• 26 سبتمبر 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - 3-2 win at Kuwait
• 29 سبتمبر 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - 0-2 loss at Saudi Arabia

Upcoming fixtures for العراق:

• 10 يناير 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - at Tajikistan
• 14 يناير 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - vs Australia
• 19 يناير 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - vs Singapore

Looking ahead, العراق have 2 home games and 1 away fixture in their next 3 matches. Upcoming opponents: Tajikistan (away), Australia (home), and Singapore (home).

العراق currently sits in 3rd place in the Gulf Cup (Grp. A) with 4 points from 3 matches (1W 1D 1L).

العراق's squad consists of 24 players. Goalkeepers: Hussein Hasan (Al Zawraa), Mohammad Saleh (Al Quwa Al Jawiya), Ahmed Basil (Iraq). Defenders: Josef Al Imam (Iraq), Maytham Jabbar (Al Shorta), Zaid Tahseen (Pakhtakor Tashkent), Akam Hashim (Al Zawraa), Mustafa Saadoon (Iraq), Merchas Doski (Viktoria Plzeň). Midfielders: Abdulrazzaq Qasim (Iraq), Jussef Nasrawe (Ried), Ibrahim Bayesh (Iraq), Zidane Iqbal (Dundee United), Amir Al Ammari (Cracovia), Karar Nabeel (Al Zawraa), Mohammed Qasim (Al Zawraa), Zaid Ismail Al Dulaimi (Iraq). Forwards: Mustafa Qabeel (Erbil), Saif Rashid (Al-Qasim SC), Ali Al Hamadi (Sheffield Wednesday), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), Hasan Abdulkareem (Al Zawraa), Ali Jasim (Zakho), Aymen Hussein (Pakhtakor Tashkent).

Graham Arnold is the current head coach of العراق. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 50% win rate across 24 matches, averaging 1.67 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 Željko Petrović, Dick Advocaat, and Srečko Katanec.

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

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