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Irak 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 Irak on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Irak have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 5 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the FIFA Arab Cup, they faced a 0-1 loss to Jordan. In the World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff, they faced a 2-1 win against Bolivia. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-0 win against Andorra, a 1-1 draw with Spain, and a 0-2 loss to Venezuela.

Recent results for Irak:

• 12 Aralık 2025: FIFA Arab Cup - 0-1 loss at Jordan
• 1 Nisan 2026: World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff - 2-1 win vs Bolivia
• 29 Mayıs 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win vs Andorra
• 4 Haziran 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Spain
• 10 Haziran 2026: Friendlies - 0-2 loss vs Venezuela

Upcoming fixtures for Irak:

• 16 Haziran 2026: World Cup Grp. I - vs Norway
• 22 Haziran 2026: World Cup Grp. I - at France
• 26 Haziran 2026: World Cup Grp. I - at Senegal
• 10 Ocak 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - at Tajikistan
• 14 Ocak 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - vs Australia

Looking ahead, Irak have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Norway (home), France (away), Senegal (away), Tajikistan (away), and Australia (home).

Irak'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 (Luton Town), Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), Ali Jasim (Al Najma), Aymen Hussein (Al-Karma SC), Marko Farji (Venezia).

Graham Arnold is the current head coach of Irak. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 61% win rate across 18 matches, averaging 2.00 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.

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

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