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.
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 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.
Recent results for Iraq:
- November 18, 2025: World Cup Qualification AFC 5th Round - 2-1 win vs UAE
- 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
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 2 players. Forwards: Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah), Amar Muhsin (Gimpo FC).
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 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.
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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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.
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 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.
Recent results for Iraq:
- November 18, 2025: World Cup Qualification AFC 5th Round - 2-1 win vs UAE
- 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
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 2 players. Forwards: Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah), Amar Muhsin (Gimpo FC).
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 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.
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.