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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.

Zidane Iqbal has been the standout performer for Iraq in league play this season with a rating of 8.11. Ali Jasim and Zaid Ismael have also impressed with ratings of 7.61 and 7.57 respectively.

Karar Nabeel leads Iraq'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 Iraq in league play with 2 assists this season. Ali Jasim and Ayman Hussein have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.

Iraq have been in inconsistent form recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 15 during this period. However, defensive frailties have been a concern, conceding an average of 3.0 goals per game. 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, and a 3-2 win against Kuwait.

Recent results for Iraq:

• June 16, 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 1-4 loss vs Norway
• 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

Upcoming fixtures for Iraq:

• September 29, 2026: Gulf Cup Grp. A - at Saudi Arabia
• 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 2 away fixtures in their next 4 matches. Upcoming opponents: Saudi Arabia (away), Tajikistan (away), Australia (home), and Singapore (home).

Iraq currently sits in 2nd place in the Gulf Cup (Grp. A) with 4 points from 2 matches (1W 1D 0L).

Iraq'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 Iraq. 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.

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

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