Iraq
FIFA World Cup 2026 Team Profile
Jesús Casas
Head Coach
4-2-3-1
Formation
0
Titles
2
Appearances
Overview
Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986, ending a 40-year absence from the tournament. The Lions of Mesopotamia famously won the 2007 Asian Cup and will be aiming to make a major impact on North American soil.
Road to World Cup 2026
Iraq advanced through the AFC playoffs, beating several rivals in two-legged ties.
Qualification: Tournament qualification
Key Players to Watch
- Aymen Hussein
- Ali Adnan
- Mohanad Ali
- Bashar Resan
Strengths
Team spirit, set-piece threat, and a passionate fanbase. The squad has good chemistry after a long qualification campaign.
Weaknesses
Squad depth and lack of tournament experience. The team will be among the lowest-ranked at the tournament.
World Cup 2026 Chances
A draw in the group would be a major result. Iraq will be playing for pride and the experience.
Historical World Cup Performance
One prior appearance (1986) ending in the group stage. The 2007 Asian Cup triumph was the high point of the senior team's modern history.
Best result: Group stage (1986, 2026)
Last World Cup: Did not qualify (2022)
Match Schedule
Iraq vs Norway
France vs Iraq
Senegal vs Iraq