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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup: Scouting Saudi Arabia
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The USMNT looks to build with another win. The United States Men’s National Team opened the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup...
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.
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.
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
Aberdeen linked with Iraq international winger Marko Farji
Farji has scored seven goals in 11 appearances for Norwegian club
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Lone Wolf: 20 April 2025
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Another Juninho Edition of the Daily Merengue Reflections of A Lone...
Iraq part ways with Casas
Kuala Lumpur: Jesus Casas has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Iraq national team.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...