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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.

Ali Al Hamadi leads Iraq's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season, while Ayman Hussein has contributed 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 FIFA 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. In the World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff, they faced a 2-1 win against Bolivia.

Recent results for Iraq:

• December 3, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 2-1 win vs Bahrain
• December 6, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 2-0 win at Sudan
• December 9, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 0-2 loss at Algeria
• December 12, 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 0-1 loss at Jordan
• April 1, 2026: World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff - 2-1 win vs Bolivia

Upcoming fixtures for Iraq:

• June 16, 2026: World Cup Grp. I - vs Norway
• June 22, 2026: World Cup Grp. I - at France
• June 26, 2026: World Cup Grp. I - at Senegal

Looking ahead, Iraq have 1 home game and 2 away fixtures in their next 3 matches. Upcoming opponents: Norway (home), France (away), and Senegal (away).

Iraq's squad consists of 28 players. Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib (Sanat Naft Abadan), Kumel Saadi (Iraq), Ahmed Basil (Al Shorta). Defenders: Maytham Jabbar (Al Zawraa), Rebin Sulaka (Port FC), Hussein Ali (Pogoń Szczecin), Zaid Tahseen (Pakhtakor Tashkent), Akam Hashim (Al Zawraa), Munaf Younus (Al Shorta), Ahmed Maknzi (Al Najaf), Merchas Doski (Viktoria Plzen). Midfielders: Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg 08), Frans Putros (Persib Bandung), Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Dhafra), Zidane Iqbal (FC Utrecht), Amir Al Ammari (Cracovia), Karar Nabeel (Al Zawraa), Kevin Yakob (AGF), Peter Gwargis (Duhok), Zaid Ismail Al Dulaimi (Iraq). Forwards: Ali Yousif (Iraq), Youssef Amyn (AEK Larnaca), Ali Al Hamadi (Luton Town), Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah), Hasan Abdulkareem (Al Zawraa), Ali Jasim (Al Najma), Aymen Hussein (Iraq), Marko Farji (Venezia).

Graham Arnold is the current head coach of Iraq. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 67% win rate across 15 matches, averaging 2.13 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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