Iraq at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 63 |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Manager | Jesús Casas |
| Captain | Mohanad Ali |
| Nickname | Lions of Mesopotamia |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 2 |
| Best Finish | Group stage (1986) |
| 2022 World Cup | Did not qualify |
| 2026 Group | Group I (France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq) |
Team photo coming soon
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Group I standings
Group stage fixtures
Key players
| Player | Pos | Age | Club | Caps | Current Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youssef Amyn | FW | 22 | Al Wehda Club | 3+ | 4 goals, 2 assists (Pro League) |
| Ali Al Hamadi | FW | 23 | Stoke City | — | 2 goals, 0 assists (Championship) |
| Ibraheem Bayesh | MF | 25 | Al Riyadh | 4+ | 5 goals, 2 assists (Pro League) |
| Rebin Solaka | DF | 33 | FC Seoul | — | 3 apps (K League 1) |
| Fahad Talib | GK | 31 | — | — | — |
Knockout bracket path
| Scenario | Round of 32 Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| If Iraq wins Group I | 3rd Place (TBD) | MetLife Stadium |
| If Iraq finishes 2nd | Runner-up Group E | AT&T Stadium |
Full knockout bracket tracking goes live once the group stage concludes on June 26.
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