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Irak 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 Irak on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Ayman Hussein has been the standout performer for Irak in league play this season with a rating of 8.02. Ibrahim Bayesh and Zaid Ismael have also impressed with ratings of 7.61 and 7.57 respectively.

Mohammad Qasem leads Irak's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season.

Ayman Hussein is the chief creator for Irak in league play with 1 assist this season.

Irak have been in a difficult spell recently, winning 0 of their last 5 matches (0% win rate). They have scored 2 goals and conceded 15 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 3.0 goals per game. In the Friendlies, they faced a 0-2 loss to Venezuela. In the World Cup Grp. I, they faced a 1-4 loss to Norway, 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.

Recent results for Irak:

• 10 juin 2026: Friendlies - 0-2 loss vs Venezuela
• 16 juin 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 1-4 loss vs Norway
• 22 juin 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 0-3 loss at France
• 26 juin 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 0-5 loss at Senegal
• 23 septembre 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - 1-1 draw vs Oman

Upcoming fixtures for Irak:

• 26 septembre 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - at Kuwait
• 29 septembre 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - at Saudi Arabia
• 10 janvier 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - at Tajikistan
• 14 janvier 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - vs Australia
• 19 janvier 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - vs Singapore

Looking ahead, Irak have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Kuwait (away), Saudi Arabia (away), Tajikistan (away), Australia (home), and Singapore (home).

Irak currently sits in 3rd place in the Gulf Cup (Grp. A) with 1 point from 1 match (0W 1D 0L).

Irak's squad consists of 23 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: 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 Irak. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 50% win rate across 22 matches, averaging 1.68 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.

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

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