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Iraq is the men's national football team, currently ranked #57 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.

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:

• June 4, 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Spain
• June 10, 2026: Friendlies - 0-2 loss vs Venezuela
• 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

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 26 players. Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib (Al Talaba FC), Jalal Hassan (Al Zawraa), Ahmed Basil (Al Shorta). Defenders: Rebin Sulaka (Port FC), 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 Plzen). Midfielders: Frans Putros (Persib Bandung), Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Dhafra), 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 (Ipswich Town), Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), Ali Jasim (Como), Aymen Hussein (Al-Karma SC), 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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