AFC · Lions of Mesopotamia

🇮🇶 Iraq

Group-stage focus — capable of upsets

1 · Participaciones
0 · Títulos mundiales
Group stage 1986 · Mejor resultado
1948 · Fundada en
AFC

Historial en el Mundial

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.

  • Participaciones1
  • Títulos mundiales0
  • Mejor resultadoGroup stage 1986
  • Director técnicoJesús Casas
  • Fundada en1948
  • FIFAAFC
Squad

Jugadores estrella

  • Aymen Hussein
  • Ali Adnan
  • Bashar Resan
  • Ali Al-Hamadi
  • Zidane Iqbal
Outlook

Camino al título

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

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

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