Qualifiers - Group B: India 5-0 Iraq

Chiang Mai: India stayed well on course for a spot in the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ after an impressive 5-0 win against Iraq in their...
THE-AFC.COM 18 hours ago

Thailand's flair delights Ikeda

Chiang Mai: Head coach Futoshi Ikeda praised his players' composure after Thailand recorded a dominant 7-0 victory over Iraq in their AFC Women's...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 30

Qualifiers - Group B: Thailand 7-0 Iraq

Chiang Mai: Thailand continued their bid to qualify for the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ in style, defeating Iraq 7-0 in their Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 29

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 5-2 Mongolia

Chiang Mai: Iraq turned on the power to defeat Mongolia 5-2 in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B match on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 26

Qualifiers - Group B: Iraq 0-0 Timor-Leste

Chiang Mai: Iraq and Timor-Leste played to a goalless stalemate in their AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Qualifiers Group B tie on Monday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 23

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta retain title

Doha: Al Shorta are champions of Iraq again, becoming the first team to clinch fourth consecutive titles.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 23

Celtic star suffers nightmare on international stage as he gifts ex-Rangers boss shock result with stoppage time blunder

CELTIC star Alistair Johnston had another nightmare on his return to action as 77-year-old former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat pulled off a shock...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 22

Asante Kotoko part ways with striker Sampson Eduku after Underwhelming Spell

Asante Kotoko have parted ways with striker Sampson Eduku just months after his highly anticipated arrival in January.The 29-year-old forward, who...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Jun 19

2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Scouting Saudi Arabia

Chadd Cady-Imagn Images The USMNT looks to build with another win. The United States Men’s National Team opened the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup...
STARS AND STRIPES Jun 17

Central, South & West Asia Wrap: Al Shorta close in on title; Arkadag remain perfect

Doha: Al Shorta are well poised to defend their Iraqi Stars League title following an emphatic win over Al Naft on Sunday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 16

Former Socceroos manager left 'stranded' in Iraq amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has been forced to seek refuge in a high-security hotel in Iraq after being unable to fly home to Australia.
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jun 15

Hearts and Aberdeen braced for transfer tussle as Premiership rivals eye Iraq winger

The two clubs have a winger who is impressing in Norway on their radar and they could battle it out for the star
DAILY RECORD Jun 12

Aberdeen linked with Iraq international winger Marko Farji

Farji has scored seven goals in 11 appearances for Norwegian club
PRESSANDJOURNAL.CO.UK Jun 12

Group B: Jordan 0-1 Iraq

Amman: Iraq edged Jordan 1-0 in their concluding AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie at the Amman International Stadium on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 10

Preview - Group B: Jordan v Iraq

Amman: Jordan will aim to keep the party going when they face Iraq in their concluding AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Jun 9

Junho links up with senior South Korea squad

Midfielder part of group preparing to face Kuwait in World Cup qualifier next week 21-year-old featured for the Taegeuk Warriors’ under-22s on...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Jun 7

Al-Hamadi: Red Card Extremely Painful

Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has issued an apology for his red card while playing for Iraq in last night's 2-0 defeat to South Korea in Basra, a...
TWTD.CO.UK Jun 6

Graham Arnold's 10-man Iraq beaten 2-0 by South Korea in FIFA World Cup qualifier

Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has made a losing start to his tenure as coach of the Iraq national team in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against...
THEWEST.COM.AU Jun 6

Graham Arnold’s 10-man Iraq beaten 2-0 by South Korea in FIFA World Cup qualifier

Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has made a losing start to his tenure as coach of the Iraq national team in a FIFA World Cup qualifier against...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU Jun 6

Korea Republic delight Hong; Arnold vows Iraq will qualify

Basra: Korea Republic head coach Hong Myung-bo expressed delight after his side booked their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 2-0 win over...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 6

Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae and South Korea qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages It will be the 11th straight World Cup finals for the Koreans. South Korea have become the latest nation to...
BAVARIAN FOOTBALL WORKS Jun 5

Group B: Iraq 0-2 Korea Republic

Basra: Korea Republic sealed their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 2-0 win against Iraq in their penultimate AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 5

Al-Hamadi Red-Carded For Iraq

Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi was red-carded after 25 minutes of his return to the Iraq side in this evening's World Cup qualifier against South Korea...
TWTD.CO.UK Jun 5

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Korea Republic

Basra: Graham Arnold's Iraq will have to produce their best against Korea Republic on Thursday if they are to keep their hopes of automatic...
THE-AFC.COM Jun 4

Preview: Iraq vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and South Korea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Jun 3

Iraq - Korea Republic predictions

SPORTYTRADER Jun 3

Iraq vs South Korea Prediction and Betting Tips | June 5th 2025

Iraq will face South Korea at the Basra International Stadium on Thursday in the penultimate game of their third-round 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
SPORTSKEEDA Jun 3

Bill Asprey (1936-2025)

Stoke City Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former player, assistant manager and manager William ‘Bill’ Asprey at the age of...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE May 28

Graham Arnold thrilled with being given task of guiding Iraq to a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986

Refreshed after almost seven months away from football, former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is relishing the challenge of taking another nation to...
PERTHNOW.COM.AU May 16

Ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold given task of securing FIFA World Cup qualification for Iraq

New Iraq boss Graham Arnold’s coaching staff is set to include some familiar faces.
PERTHNOW.COM.AU May 10

Iraq appoint Arnold as head coach

Baghdad: Iraq have named Australian Graham Arnold as their new head coach ahead of next month's vital AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 clashes...
THE-AFC.COM May 10

Former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold takes up SHOCK new position after walking away from Australia post

Former Socceroos' boss Graham Arnold will seek to reach the finals of another World Cup after taking the reins as coach of Iraq
DAILY MAIL ONLINE May 9

Former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold named Iraq head coach

61-year-old takes on first job since stepping down as Australia managerWins over South Korea and Jordan needed to seal 2026 World Cup spotFormer...
THE GUARDIAN May 9

Inside abandoned ‘Haven of Hedonism’ hotel left to rot once owned by US porn baron & frequented by Saddam Hussein

THE Haludovo Hotel is one of many abandoned buildings along the Croatia’s glittering Adriatic coast – but this one has a particularly scandalous...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 2

Inside abandoned ‘Haven of Hedonism' hotel left to rot once owned by US porn baron & frequented by Saddam Hussein

THE Haludovo Hotel is one of many abandoned buildings along the Croatia’s glittering Adriatic coast – but this one has a particularly scandalous...
THE SUN May 2

Potters beaten by the Blades in ST4

Potters suffer first home defeat in six McCallum and Brooks goals help Blades to victory City face Derby County in final game of the season next...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Apr 25

City make two changes for Elland Road encounter

Al-Hamadi and Wilson-Esbrand start Easter Monday clash Bocat and Thompson both miss out after Good Friday injuries Gibson returns to squad, though...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Apr 21

The Lone Wolf: 20 April 2025

Photo by Vince Mignott/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Another Juninho Edition of the Daily Merengue Reflections of A Lone...
MANAGING MADRID Apr 20

Iraq part ways with Casas

Kuala Lumpur: Jesus Casas has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Iraq national team.
THE-AFC.COM Apr 16

Al-Hamadi restored in sole City change

Iraq international starts in South Wales Baker makes 100th league appearance for Potters Gibson one of five unavailable due to injury and...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Apr 12

Former Great Olympic striker Maxwell Abbey Quaye joins Saudi club Al Qalah

Saudi Arabian side Al Qalah FC have announced the signing of Ghanaian forward Maxwell Abbey Quaye. The former Accra Great Olympic striker inked a...
GHANASOCCERNET.COM Apr 8

Europe Wrap: Asia's finest put on impressive shows

Kuala Lumpur: Asian stars getting their name on the scoresheet in European league action the last seven days included Australia's Martin Boyle,...
THE-AFC.COM Apr 8

Inside Britain’s Got Talent star Cornel Hrisca-Munn's TV past after ‘inspirational' audition on ITV show

BRITAIN’S Got Talent star Cornel Hrisca-Munn has a huge TV past after his ‘inspirational' audition on the ITV talent show. The 33-year-old wowed...
THE SUN Mar 31

Inside Britain’s Got Talent star Cornel Hrisca-Munn’s TV past after ‘inspirational’ audition on ITV show

BRITAIN’S Got Talent star Cornel Hrisca-Munn has a huge TV past after his ‘inspirational’ audition on the ITV talent show. The 33-year-old wowed...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 31

Astonishing tale of controversial lawyer who says he's advised Donald Trump and Russia, has claimed Saddam Hussein and Robert Mugabe as clients ... and still has designs on owning a football team despite doing time in prison

It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. What links Dundee with Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, paedophile pop singer Gary Glitter, and serial...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Mar 28

Ihab urges Palestine to power on after historic triumph

Amman: Ihab Abujazar could not hide his pride after Palestine edged Iraq 2-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B match on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 26

Group B: Palestine 2-1 Iraq

Amman: Palestine created history as they came from behind to defeat Iraq 2-1 in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group B tie on Tuesday. 
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25

We won't stop until we reach the World Cup, says Saudi Arabia's Al Youbi

Pattaya: Waleed Al Youbi and Saudi Arabia celebrated a historic first after their 3-2 win over Iraq on Monday meant that they reached the knockout...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 25

Group B: Saudi Arabia 3-2 Iraq

Pattaya: Saudi Arabia's journey at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 continues after they beat Iraq 3-2 to book their quarter-final...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 24

Preview - Group B: Palestine v Iraq

Amman: Iraq will be desperate to get back to winning ways when they face Palestine in Group B of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 24

Mendes pleased with China PR's response

Pattaya: Head coach Marcelo Mendes was a relieved man after his China PR side gave themselves a fighting chance of progressing to the knockout...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 23

Group B: Iraq 2-3 China PR

Pattaya: China PR came from behind to defeat Iraq 3-2 after extra time in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group B match on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Casas rues Iraq's costly mistakes

Basra: Head coach Jesus Casas was left counting the cost of defensive errors after his Iraq side salvaged a 2-2 draw with Kuwait in their AFC Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Tabata concerned with Japan's sluggish start, Iraq's Hashem Pour motivated by performance

Pattaya: Head coach Teruki Tabata was left puzzled by Japan's slow start to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 after his side slogged to...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Group B: Iraq 2-2 Kuwait

Basra: Iraq fought back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw with Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group B tie on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group B: Japan 4-3 Iraq

Pattaya: Japan were made to work hard before securing a 4-3 win against Iraq in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group B...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Stoke City sweat over new striker’s injury amid fresh development

Stoke City striker Ali Al-Hamadi has withdrawn from the Iraq national team squad, as confirmed on their official… The post Stoke City sweat over...
THE72.CO.UK Mar 19

Preview - Group B: Iraq v Kuwait

Basra: Iraq will be out to tighten their grip on an automatic qualification slot when they host Kuwait in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

Preview - Group B: Japan v Iraq; China PR v Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Japan, Iraq, China PR and Saudi Arabia are set to battle it out in Group B of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 with all four...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

Al-Hamadi Out of Iraq Squad

On-loan Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been ruled out of Iraq's World Cup qualifiers against Kuwait and Palestine having suffered a knock during...
TWTD.CO.UK Mar 18

Preview: Iraq vs. Kuwait - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Iraq and Kuwait, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
SPORTSMOLE.CO.UK Mar 18

International action awaits for a dozen Potters

Junho, Al-Hamadi, Koumas and Vidigal look to strengthen their countries World Cup bids Johansson and Thompson face off against one another, while...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 17

West Asia Wrap: Al Shehri penalty keeps Al Ittihad four ahead; exciting race continues in Iraq

Doha: Al Ittihad SC ended a run of three draws with a last gasp 2-1 win over Al Riyadh to stay four points clear in the Saudi Pro League.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

Al-Hamadi strike clinches City three vital points

Ali Al-Hamadi’s first-half finish the difference in ST4 City clinch three huge points despite missing chances to double lead Johansson’s fine late...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 12

Important streaming information for Blackburn fixture

Broadcast only available in selected countries on Stoke City+ Live A full list of blocked streaming territories can be found below Fans anywhere in...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 10

Last minute strike thwarts City's sterling comeback

City denied comeback point by 97th minute winner Potters’ bright start extinguished by Torp brace Gallagher’s double restored parity for Potters...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 8

Potters and Watford share spoils

Potters vs Watford ends goalless Junho within a fingertip of late winner Potters applauded from the field following draw Bae Junho was agonisingly...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 1

Al-Hamadi returns as Robins names side for Watford

Potters field five changes Al-Hamadi, Tchamadeu, Thompson, Pearson and Koumas start Baker misses out due to illness Stoke City striker Ali...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Mar 1

Iraq demands new venue for Palestine WCQ match

Iraq seeks to relocate their World Cup qualifier against Palestine from FIFA's neutral venue suggestion, Amman, and a Palestinian proposal near...
ESPNFC.COM Feb 28

New Book Features TWTD Iraq Kit Collection

A new book relates the story of the unique collaboration between the US Army, TWTD and ITFC which saw Town kit collected and sent to Hamrin in Iraq...
TWTD.CO.UK Feb 26

Players breakdown in tears as Young Socceroos qualify for U20 World Cup

Australia's young soccer stars are celebrating a comeback win over Iraq that's booked them a place in the Under-20 Asian Cup semi-finals and also...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Feb 23

Morgan applauds Australia's grit

Shenzhen: Australia's dramatic 3-2 victory against Iraq in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025  quarter-final on Saturday was a testament of the...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 23

QF: Australia fight back to advance at Iraq's expense

Shenzhen: Australia came from behind twice to defeat Iraq 3-2 in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 quarter-final at the Baoan Sports Centre...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 22

Preview - Quarter-final: Australia v Iraq

Shenzhen: Australia are determined to raise the bar when they take on Iraq in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 quarter-final at the Baoan Sports...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 21

Jordan stalemate a valuable lesson for Iraq, says Mohammed

Shenzhen: Head coach Imad Mohammed was satisfied with the performance of his players despite Iraq having to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 20

Group B - MD3: Iraq 0-0 Jordan

Shenzhen: Iraq secured their place in the knockout stage of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 after finishing second in Group B following a 0-0...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 19

World's largest necropolis that's 1,400 years old and home to 6 million bodies

The cemetery in Iraq is roughly the size of 844 football pitches.
EXPRESS Feb 18

MD8: Al Shorta (IRQ) 2-0 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Baghdad: Al Ain's defence of their continental crown fizzled out in Baghdad on Monday as the side from the United Arab Emirates slipped to a 2-0...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 17

Mohammed: Victory was Iraq's responsibility

Shenzhen: Iraq head coach Emad Mohammed applauded his players for their sense of responsibility after the 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia at the AFC U20...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 17

Group B - MD2: Saudi Arabia 0-1 Iraq

Shenzhen: Iraq defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a cagey encounter in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B tie at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 16

Baker brilliance rounds off Potters' sinking of the Swans

Potters trailed to Josh Tymon opener Burger levels; Junho puts City in-front Baker’s belter from own half rounds-off win Lewis Baker marked his...
STOKE CITY FC OFFICIAL SITE Feb 15

Preview - Group B: Saudi Arabia v Iraq

Shenzhen: Three-time winners Saudi Arabia, having narrowly won their opening match at the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025, expect an equally...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 15

Mousa expects Iraq to bounce back

Shenzhen: Muslim Mousa delivered a strong performance in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 opener, helping his side secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 14

Mousa expects Iraq to bounce back against Saudi Arabia

Shenzhen: Muslim Mousa delivered a strong performance in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 opener, helping his side secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 14

Group B - MD1: Iraq 1-1 DPR Korea

Shenzhen:: DPR Korea came back from a goal down to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Iraq in their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B opener...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 13

Preview - Group B: Iraq v DPR Korea

Shenzhen: Iraq and DPR Korea will meet in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 in what promises to be a thrilling affair between two former...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 12

Awkward moment Lionel Messi’s former Navy SEAL bodyguard ‘is finally defeated’ by pitch invader

LIONEL MESSI’S bodyguard was “finally defeated” as a pitch invader managed to get their hands on the Inter Miami star. The Argentine legend was...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Feb 3
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