Iraq - fixtures, team info and top players
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Iraq is the men's national football team, currently ranked #58 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.
Ahmed Al Hajjaj has been the standout performer for Iraq in league play this season with a rating of 7.57. Akam Hashim and Karar Nabeel have also impressed with ratings of 7.34 and 7.11 respectively.
Mohanad Ali leads Iraq's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season, while Amjad Attwan has contributed 1.
Ali Jasim is the chief creator for Iraq in league play with 1 assist this season. Sajad Jassem has also been a key playmaker with 1.
Iraq have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 5 during this period. In the World Cup Qualification AFC 5th Round, they faced a 2-1 win against UAE. In the Arab Cup, they faced a 2-1 win against Bahrain, a 2-0 win against Sudan, a 0-2 loss to Algeria, and a 0-1 loss to Jordan.
Recent results for Iraq:
- November 18, 2025: World Cup Qualification AFC 5th Round - 2-1 win vs UAE
- December 3, 2025: Arab Cup - 2-1 win vs Bahrain
- December 6, 2025: Arab Cup - 2-0 win at Sudan
- December 9, 2025: Arab Cup - 0-2 loss at Algeria
- December 12, 2025: Arab Cup - 0-1 loss at Jordan
Upcoming fixtures for Iraq:
- March 31, 2026: World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff - vs Bolivia/Suriname
Iraq currently sits in 2nd place in the Arab Cup (Group D) with 6 points from 3 matches (2W 0D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Iraq | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Sudan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Iraq's squad consists of 1 player. Forwards: Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah).
Graham Arnold is the current head coach of Iraq. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 64% win rate across 14 matches, averaging 2.07 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Jesus 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.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Iraq, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Iraq to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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About
Iraq is the men's national football team, currently ranked #58 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.
Ahmed Al Hajjaj has been the standout performer for Iraq in league play this season with a rating of 7.57. Akam Hashim and Karar Nabeel have also impressed with ratings of 7.34 and 7.11 respectively.
Mohanad Ali leads Iraq's scoring in league play with 2 goals this season, while Amjad Attwan has contributed 1.
Ali Jasim is the chief creator for Iraq in league play with 1 assist this season. Sajad Jassem has also been a key playmaker with 1.
Iraq have been in strong form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches (60% win rate). They have scored 6 goals and conceded 5 during this period. In the World Cup Qualification AFC 5th Round, they faced a 2-1 win against UAE. In the Arab Cup, they faced a 2-1 win against Bahrain, a 2-0 win against Sudan, a 0-2 loss to Algeria, and a 0-1 loss to Jordan.
Recent results for Iraq:
- November 18, 2025: World Cup Qualification AFC 5th Round - 2-1 win vs UAE
- December 3, 2025: Arab Cup - 2-1 win vs Bahrain
- December 6, 2025: Arab Cup - 2-0 win at Sudan
- December 9, 2025: Arab Cup - 0-2 loss at Algeria
- December 12, 2025: Arab Cup - 0-1 loss at Jordan
Upcoming fixtures for Iraq:
- March 31, 2026: World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff - vs Bolivia/Suriname
Iraq currently sits in 2nd place in the Arab Cup (Group D) with 6 points from 3 matches (2W 0D 1L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algeria | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Iraq | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Sudan | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Iraq's squad consists of 1 player. Forwards: Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah).
Graham Arnold is the current head coach of Iraq. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 64% win rate across 14 matches, averaging 2.07 points per game.
Notable previous managers include Jesus 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.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Iraq, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Iraq to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.