Iraq
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Iraq's 2026 World Cup Campaign
Iraq's journey through the World Cup 2026 qualification in Asia has been a sturdy affair so far. Sitting second in their group with 4 points from 2 matches, they have managed to score once and keep a clean sheet defensively. Their form in the qualifiers is promising, boasting 2 wins and 1 draw in their last five, a decent foundation for a team aiming to make an impact.
Looking back at their 2026 season in the broader context, Iraq finished second in their league with 12 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses from 20 games. Their attack netted 30 goals while the defence conceded 13, yielding a respectable +17 goal difference. Home advantage played its part with 7 wins and 16 goals, but the away form was no slouch either, securing 5 wins and scoring 14 goals.
As Iraq prepare to face Norway at home in the World Cup group stage, the team will hope to build on this solid base. With a squad balanced between experience and youth, the challenge now is to translate qualification consistency into tournament success — a task easier said than done, but not without hope.
Qualifying campaign
Rank
2
Points
4
PPG (last 5)
2.20
Squad pedigree
0 of 4 squad players (0%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
Spotlight
League position
Position 48Points trajectory
Rank 48FIFA world ranking
#63
Manager
G. Arnold
Australia
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
Iraq's Form in the 2026 Campaign
Iraq enters the World Cup 2026 with a solid qualifying campaign behind them, ranked second in the Asia qualification standings with four points from two matches. Their form in the qualifying matches has been steady, with a points per game average of 2.2, indicating more wins than draws or losses.
Looking at their overall season shape, Iraq has been reasonably consistent, not prone to long winning streaks but maintaining a balanced run: twelve wins, five draws, and three losses from twenty games. The team tends to drop points more often in draws than defeats, showing resilience but occasionally settling for shared spoils. Defensively, they've been sound with thirteen goals conceded and twelve clean sheets, and offensively they've netted thirty times.
All in all, Iraq's campaign so far suggests a team capable of grinding out results, blending cautious defence with enough firepower to trouble opponents. They might lack a flashy winning streak, but their steady form could serve them well on the World Cup stage.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Iraq Home & Away Read
Iraq's 2026 campaign reveals a side comfortable both on home turf and away, though with a slight edge at home. They have netted 16 goals at home compared to 14 away, showing a consistent attacking threat regardless of venue. Defensively, they have conceded slightly more at home (7) than on the road (6), but crucially, they have kept more clean sheets away from home (7) than at home (5), suggesting a disciplined approach when travelling.
This balance indicates Iraq can adapt their game well, whether defending a familiar ground or navigating hostile territory. Their ability to grind out results away and maintain scoring at home bodes well for their World Cup 2026 prospects, especially as they prepare to host Norway in their opening group match.
Fipster's Record on Iraq
Fipster is still building its record on Iraq for the World Cup 2026 campaign, with no starred, ticked, or missed predictions so far. This means the model’s insights on Iraq remain a fresh slate, ready to provide analysis as the team progresses.
With Iraq poised to make their mark in the tournament, it will be interesting to see how Fipster's predictions develop alongside the team’s performances.
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Club | League | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Fahad TalibGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 |  Jalal Hassan HachimGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Ahmed BasilGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Rebin SolakaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Hussein AliDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Zayed TahseenDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Akam HashimDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Munaf YounusDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 15 |  Ahmed Hasan Al ReeshaweeDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Merchas DoskiDefender | Defender |  Plzen |  Czech Liga | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2047 | 6.95 |
| 25 |  Mustafa SaadounDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  Frans PutrosDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Ibraheem BayeshMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1036 | 6.57 |
| 11 |  A. QasemMidfielder | Midfielder |  Nashville SC |  Major League Soccer | 14 | 1 | 1 | 750 | 6.64 |
| 14 |  Zidane IqbalMidfielder | Midfielder |  Utrecht |  Eredivisie | 9 | 0 | 0 | 255 | 7.21 |
| 16 |  Amir Al AmmariMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Kevin YakobMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  A. SherMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  M. FarjiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  Z. IsmaeelMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Youssef AmynAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Ali Al HamadiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.20 |
| 10 |  Mohanad AliAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Ali Yousif HashimAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 | A. JasimAttacker | Attacker |  Al Najma |  Pro League | 23 | 2 | 1 | 1183 | 6.79 |
| 18 |  Aymen HusseinAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
