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

Amjad Attwan leads Iraq's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Mohanad Ali has contributed 1.

Iraq 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 1-1 draw with Spain, and 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.

Recent results for Iraq:

• 4 giugno 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Spain
• 10 giugno 2026: Friendlies - 0-2 loss vs Venezuela
• 16 giugno 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 1-4 loss vs Norway
• 22 giugno 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 0-3 loss at France
• 26 giugno 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 0-5 loss at Senegal

Upcoming fixtures for Iraq:

• 23 settembre 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - vs Oman
• 26 settembre 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - at Kuwait
• 29 settembre 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - at Saudi Arabia
• 10 gennaio 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - at Tajikistan
• 14 gennaio 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: Oman (home), Kuwait (away), Saudi Arabia (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 (Iraq), 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 Plzeň). Midfielders: Frans Putros (Công An Hà Nội), Ibrahim Bayesh (Iraq), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), 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 (Sheffield Wednesday), Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah), Ali Jasim (Zakho), Aymen Hussein (Pakhtakor Tashkent), Marko Farji (Venezia).

Graham Arnold is the current head coach of Iraq. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 52% win rate across 21 matches, averaging 1.71 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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