World Cup history
Iraq (Lions of Mesopotamia) has appeared at 1 editions of the FIFA World Cup, with a best finish of Group stage 1986. Founded in 1948, the federation enters World Cup 2026 in the AFC pool, coached by Jesús Casas.
- World Cup appearances1
- World Cup titles0
- Best finishGroup stage 1986
- Head coachJesús Casas
- Founded1948
- FIFAAFC
Star players
- Aymen Hussein
- Ali Adnan
- Bashar Resan
- Ali Al-Hamadi
- Zidane Iqbal
Path to the trophy
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets. With a 48-team field split into 12 groups of 4, the top two and best 8 third-placed teams advance to a 32-team Round of 32 — meaning even mid-table sides have a realistic knockout pathway.
FAQ
Has Iraq won the World Cup?
Iraq has not won the World Cup. Best finish: Group stage 1986.
Who is the head coach of Iraq?
Jesús Casas leads Iraq into FIFA World Cup 2026.
How many times has Iraq played in the World Cup?
Iraq has appeared 1 times in the FIFA World Cup.
Who are Iraq's star players?
Aymen Hussein, Ali Adnan, Bashar Resan, Ali Al-Hamadi, Zidane Iqbal.
What confederation does Iraq represent?
Iraq plays in the AFC confederation.
When does Iraq play in the World Cup 2026?
Schedule depends on the December 2025 group draw.
What is Iraq's nickname?
Lions of Mesopotamia
Plan your Iraq World Cup 2026 experience
Group-stage focus — capable of upsets.
