Kevin Yakob – Iraq | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Kevin Yakob
Kevin Enkido Yakob
Date of BirthOctober 10, 2000 (age 25)
Place of BirthGothenburg, Sweden
Height / Weight185 / 75
PositionMidfielder
Current ClubIraq
82
Career
Appearances
10
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| King's Cup | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| Superliga | 26 | 4 | 2 |
| All Competitions | 82 | 10 | 8 |
31
Int'l
Caps
3
Int'l
Goals
Iraq International
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World Cup 2026
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2026 tournament outlook
Kevin Yakob will represent Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iraq have been drawn in Group I alongside France, Senegal, Norway. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-16 against Norway at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. As a midfielder, Yakob will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Iraq's best World Cup finish is Group stage (1986). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Iraq at the 2026 World Cup
Kevin Yakob is part of the Iraq squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Jesús Casas, alongside Ahmed Basil, Hussein Ali, Ibrahim Bayesh, and Aymen Hussain among the key players.
View full Iraq team profile →Related players
Iraq Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Ahmed Basil | Goalkeeper |
| Hussein Ali | Defender |
| Ibrahim Bayesh | Midfielder |
| Aymen Hussain | Attacker |
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