🇮🇶 Iraq — Country Guide, World Cup 2026

The Lions of Mesopotamia

How They Play

Technical and creative with a strong tradition of producing skillful players — Iraqi football has a proud history despite the challenges the nation has faced.

Star Player

Aymen Hussein

Fun Fact

Iraq won the 1964 Arab Nations Cup and has produced several generations of technically gifted players despite decades of political instability.

World Cup 2026 Outlook

A proud football nation returning to the global stage — will be competitive but faces very steep opposition.