Iraq

FIFA #63 Group I AFC IRQ

Background

Iraq's only previous World Cup was Mexico 1986, where they lost all three group games during the Iran-Iraq war. Their 2026 qualification is the first in 40 years and the most significant footballing achievement in the federation's history.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Group stage (1986)

Head coach

TBA

Path forward · Group I

Group opponents:

France (#4) Senegal (#20) Norway (#44)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #63. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Iraq to Boston

First fixture: Iraq vs Norway · 2026-06-16 · 22:00 UTC

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Iraq Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group I

Iraq

Norway

Jun 16 · 22:00 UTCGillette StadiumBoston

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group I

France

Iraq

Jun 22 · 21:00 UTCLincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group I

Senegal

Iraq

Jun 26 · 19:00 UTCBMO FieldToronto