World Cup 2026
Iraq
Group I · FIFA #58 · AFC
Team overview
Iraq are in Group I at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent AFC and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is First World Cup (2026). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group I
- Confederation
- AFC
- FIFA ranking
- #58
- Qualification
- Qualified (debut)
- Qualification route
- Qualified via AFC competitions
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
Tournament statistics
Tournament statistics appear after verified World Cup 2026 group-stage matches.
Recent form
Match-by-match form displays only after verified World Cup 2026 results.
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Norway vs IraqMatchday 2 · Group I | Levi's Stadium, San Francisco | Scheduled |
| 4 | Senegal vs IraqMatchday 4 · Group I | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey | Scheduled |
| 5 | France vs IraqMatchday 5 · Group I | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Jesús Casas
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
Group I rivals
FAQ
- What group is Iraq in at World Cup 2026?
- Group I, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the Iraq head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Jesús Casas is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is Iraq's best World Cup finish?
- First World Cup (2026)
- How did Iraq qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via AFC competitions. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.