What group is Iraq in at the 2026 World Cup?

Iraq is in Group I alongside France, Senegal, Norway.

When does Iraq play their first match?

Iraq's first match is against Norway on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.

Who is Iraq's manager?

Jesús Casas is the manager of Iraq at the 2026 World Cup.

How many World Cup titles has Iraq won?

Iraq has never won the World Cup. Their best finish was Group stage (1986).

Who is Iraq's captain?

Mohanad Ali is Iraq's captain at the 2026 World Cup.

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)

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Qualifying & history

Complete statistical breakdown from Iraq's AFC qualifying campaign and all-time World Cup history.

Qualifying campaign — detailed breakdown

Scores & fixtures — AFC World Cup Qualifiers 2026

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Qualifying record: IC Playoff 2 — winner

Formation usage — 2024–2026

All-time World Cup record

🎉 Iraq will make their World Cup debut in 2026!

This will be their first appearance in the competition's 96-year history. Their journey begins on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 against Norway at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.