Iraq Football News

Iraq are keen for Naamo to switch allegiance.

The Finnish under-21 cap is wanted by Iraq and could feature in the USA this summer

Imad Zatara was capped 28 times for Palestine between 2004 and 2015 and scored on his debut in a 2006 World Cup qualifier against Iraq.

The Finnish under-21 cap is also wanted by Iraq.

GOAL shows you everything you need to know about buying tickets to Iraq at the 2026 World Cup. Including ticket prices, information and where to buy.

Forward impresses during second half cameo against Cobblers

In a dramatic review of the “Lions of Mesopotamia”’s quest to reach the 2026 World Cup, assistant coach Rob Stanton, 54, detailed the psychological...

Goal provides you with a complete guide to follow Iraq at the World Cup 2026! Get the best deals on tickets, find cheap flights to the USA, and...

Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani, the Iraqi Prime Minister, has warned of the threat posed by Norwegian striker Haaland, the Manchester City star.

Iraqi striker Ali Al-Hammadi has etched his name in the history books of Iraqi football after leading his national team to the 2026 World Cup...

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Sadio Mané, star of the Senegal national team and Saudi club Al-Nassr, has commented on the upcoming clash between the Lions of Teranga and Iraq in...

Forward scores the first in play-off final

Town boss Kieran McKenna says he was delighted to see on-loan striker Ali Ali-Hamadi and ex-Blues defender Axel Tuanzebe score vital goals which...

The Lions of Mesopotamia have waited 40 years to return to the World Cup and they have had to do it the hard wayIf anyone deserves the chance to...

A Saudi journalist has dropped a bombshell, claiming that Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, manager of Al-Nassr, was the one who devised the Saudi...

Ipswich Town international players: Al‑Hamadi scored as Iraq qualified for the World Cup; updates on O'Shea, Szmodics, Muric, Walle Egeli and...

Monterrey: Graham Arnold expects Iraq to take the FIFA World Cup 2026 by storm after the West Asian nation confirmed qualification with a 2-1 win...

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his congratulations to Iraq following...

One hundred minutes into a scoreless match Tuesday, Jamaican defenders watched the flight of a corner kick as it curled toward their goal. And for...

Australian Graham Arnold, head coach of Iraq, said on Wednesday that his ⁠team would give everything at this year's World Cup and relish the...

Senegalese star Sadio Mané, who plays for Al-Nassr, has predicted the result of his national team’s match against Iraq at the 2026 World Cup finals...

Some countries, like Kosovo and Iraq, have only just qualified after playoffs while most have been fine-tuning in friendlies“There's more talent...

On Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani made a promise to the Lions of Mesopotamia following their qualification for the 2026...

On Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani made a promise to the Lions of Mesopotamia following their qualification for the 2026...

Graham Arnold, the Australian manager of the Iraqi national team, expressed his great delight after leading the Lions of Mesopotamia to...

Ayman Hussein, striker for the Iraqi national team and Al-Karma Club, recalled his historic statement following the Lions of Mesopotamia’s...

Luton Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi scored as Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to reach the World Cup finals after a 40-year absence.  The forward, on...

Rene Meulensteen will be happy after Iraq secured a place at the World Cup finals for the first time since 1986. The last round of...

Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech RepublicGroup B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, SwitzerlandGroup C: Brazil, Morocco,...

Striker nets against Bolivia in play-off final

On-loan Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi scored the opening goal as Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 in their inter-confederation play-off to claim a place at this...

Aymen Hussein secured Iraq a 2-1 win over Bolivia in their inter-confederation play-off, securing them the final World Cup spot. Iraq were pegged...

We now know the 48 teams that will be appearing at this summer's World Cup after the conclusion of the play-offs.

Iraq secured the final FIFA World Cup 2026 spot by defeating Bolivia 2-1 in a playoff, marking their first appearance since 1986 despite...

Graham Arnold's team defeat La Verde 2-1 to qualifyThey join France, Norway and Senegal in Group IIraq became the 48th and final team to qualify...

For the first time in 40 years, Iraq has secured a place at the FIFA World Cup.

Iraq secures the 48th and final place at the World Cup with an intercontinental playoff win over Bolivia.

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has guided Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup appearance in 40 years with a playoff win over Boliva.

Monterrey: Aymen Hussein scored the winner as Iraq booked their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Bolivia 2-1 in their playoff at...

With the final six teams booking their tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, the groups are now finalized. This year’s tournament will be...

Who wants a World Cup spot the most? Tuesday will see the final six spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup decided. Four games involve the European...

It's been a combined 72 years since these teams have appeared in a World Cup, but the drought will end for one of them

We're down to the last remaining half a dozen places for this summer's extravaganza in north America and Mexico

Monterrey: Graham Arnold has vowed that Iraq will not hold back against Bolivia when the sides meet in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff on Tuesday.

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's FIFA World Cup qualifying intercontinental play-off final between Iraq and Bolivia, including predictions, team...

Graham Arnold faces what is arguably the biggest challenge of his coaching career on Tuesday as he attempts to guide Iraq to their first World Cup...

MONTERREY, Mexico — Moises Paniagua and Miguel Terceros scored goals within a seven-minute span in the second half, and Bolivia rallied to beat...

The last time is now to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While most confederations concluded their respective World Cup qualifiers in 2025,...

Al-Hamadi available for Luton ahead of World Cup play-off

Iran have moved to the center of the 2026 World Cup conversation as the nation’s football federation enters high-stakes negotiations with FIFA to...

On-loan Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi has been named in the Iraq squad for their World Cup intercontinental play-off later this month.

Iraq's national football team will travel to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match on March 31, despite calls for postponement due to the...

Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to geopolitical tensions with the United States, a co-host. Citing security...

US central command says aircraft lost in ‘friendly airspace', adding the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fireMiddle East war creating...

Iran's sports minister has declared the nation cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes, leaving FIFA scrambling for...

The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to...

The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to...

Uncertainty regarding Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup reached a breaking point Wednesday as Tehran officially signaled its...

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Mexico has begun granting visas to players from Iraq's national team ahead of their World Cup playoff match scheduled March 31 in Monterrey.

Iraq coach Graham Arnold wants FIFA to intervene to keep his team's World Cup dream alive.

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to football’s international governing body to postpone his team’s intercontinental...

Arnold said Iraq was "struggling to get our players out," ahead of the March 31 playoff vs. either Bolivia or Suriname

The coach says players cannot leave Iraq due to restrictions  Leer

Let GOAL show you how to buy World Cup Qualifying tickets for the forthcoming Inter-Confederation play-off final in Mexico involving Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to soccer’s international governing body to postpone his team’s...

Iraq’s participation in the World Cup remains in major doubt as the conflict in the Middle East rages on and the national team’s boss has now...

Iraq are due to play in a World Cup play-off later this month but are struggling to gather their players together amid the ongoing conflict

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to soccer’s international governing body to delay…

Iraq is scheduled to play either Bolivia or Suriname in Monterrey, Mexico on March 31 for one of the last two qualification places for the World...

Graham Arnold is asking FIFA to come to Iraq's aid as the conflict between neighboring Iran and the United States threatens to derail his plans to...

Playoff due to take place in Mexico this monthCountry's airspace is closed for duration of warIraq has made a formal request to have the World Cup...

Iraq's participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico that will ⁠decide two berths at this year's World Cup is in doubt because of the...

Iraqi airspace has been closed since the United States and Israel launched air attacks on Iran

Iraq team due in Mexico for playoff final on 31 MarchMiddle East crisis has made travel plans uncertainThe intercontinental World Cup playoffs are...

Iraq's players cannot get visas for the World Cup playoff tournament in Mexico and the team's coach is stranded in the UAE amid the Iran war.

Israeli and American strikes have bombarded Iran over the last five days, with retaliatory attacks fired back at US-allied states in the Gulf.

Iran's place at the men's World Cup in three months' time was put in doubt Monday amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by the soccer...

What happens if Iran doesn't compete this summer.

What happens if Iran doesn't compete this summer.

Fifa regulations vague on issue of replacing any teamsWithdrawal would be first since France and India in 1950Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are...

Iran’s place at the men’s soccer World Cup in three months’ time has been put in doubt amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by...

Striker Ali Al-Hamadi could be available for Luton Town’s Vertu Trophy quarter-final against Plymouth Argyle tonight after missing the 1-1 League...

Dubai: Adryelson scored twice as Al Wasl completed a magnificent comeback to defeat Iraq's Al Zawraa SC 4-2 after extra-time in the second leg of...

Former Asante Kotoko defender Habib Mohammed has completed his move to Iraqi club Al Naft SC. The 28-year-old inked a deal to join Al Naft from...