Iraq 2026 World Cup Stats
Iraq arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup marking a significant milestone in the nation’s footballing history. Returning to the tournament stage with renewed optimism and growing confidence, they are known for their passionate support and resilient playing style.
The Lions of Mesopotamia have steadily rebuilt under Graham Arnold, developing a more structured and tactically disciplined approach over the last 12 months.
Aymen Hussein remains the team’s primary attacking threat, offering physical presence, aerial strength and a reliable goalscoring outlet. Zidane Iqbal provides creativity and composure in midfield, linking play between defence and attack, while young defender Frans Putros adds stability and experience at the back. Iraq’s strength lies in their organisation, unity and ability to remain competitive in tightly contested matches.
Iraq secured qualification through the AFC pathway after a demanding campaign that highlighted both their defensive resilience and growing attacking confidence. While they enter the tournament as World Cup betting underdogs, expectations at home are high given the progress made in recent years. Progressing from the group stage will be a major challenge, but Iraq will look to compete with discipline and belief in North America.
Iraq Stats Summary
- Iraq World Cup fixtures: Norway on June 16 at the Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts (11pm), France on June 22 at the Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (10pm) and Senegal on June 26 at the BMO Field, Toronto, Ontario (8pm).
- Iraq qualifying record: Inter-confederation play-off winners (vs Bolivia)
- Iraq captain: Jalal Hassan
- Iraq World Cup odds: 2000/1
- Iraq to qualify from Group I: 3/1
- Iraq star player: Aymen Hussein
- Iraq player to watch: Zidane Iqbal
- Iraq World Cup best finish: Group stages in 1986
- Iraq World Cup appearances: 2 (including 2026)
- Iraq World Cup matches played: 3
- Iraq World Cup matches won: 0
- Iraq World Cup matches drawn: 0
- Iraq World Cup matches lost: 3
- Iraq World Cup goals scored: 1
- Iraq World Cup matches conceded: 4
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