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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.

Ali Jasim has been the standout performer for Iraq in league play this season with a rating of 7.83. Ayman Hussein and Saad Natiq Naji have also impressed with ratings of 7.80 and 7.49 respectively.

Ayman Hussein leads Iraq's scoring in league play with 6 goals this season. Mohanad Ali has contributed 1, while Osama Rashid has added 1.

Ali Jasim is the chief creator for Iraq in league play with 3 assists this season. Ahmed Yahya has also been a key playmaker with 1.

Iraq 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 Iraq:

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

Upcoming fixtures for Iraq:

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

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

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

Graham Arnold is the current head coach of Iraq. 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.

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

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