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Irak is the men's national football team, currently ranked #57 in the FIFA World Rankings based in al-Baṣra (Basra), playing their home matches at Basra International Stadium. Follow Irak on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Amir Al-Ammari has been the standout performer for Irak in league play this season with a rating of 6.90. Ali Al Hamadi and Ibrahim Bayesh have also impressed with ratings of 6.88 and 6.65 respectively.

Ayman Hussein leads Irak's scoring in league play with 1 goal this season.

Amir Al-Ammari is the chief creator for Irak in league play with 1 assist this season.

Irak have been in mixed form recently, winning 2 of their last 5 matches (40% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 8 during this period. In the World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff, they faced a 2-1 win against Bolivia. In the Friendlies, they faced a 1-0 win against Andorra, a 1-1 draw with Spain, and a 0-2 loss to Venezuela. In the World Cup Grp. I, they faced a 1-4 loss to Norway.

Recent results for Irak:

• 1 april 2026: World Cup Qualification Inter-Confederation Playoff - 2-1 win vs Bolivia
• 29 mei 2026: Friendlies - 1-0 win vs Andorra
• 4 juni 2026: Friendlies - 1-1 draw at Spain
• 10 juni 2026: Friendlies - 0-2 loss vs Venezuela
• 16 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. I - 1-4 loss vs Norway

Upcoming fixtures for Irak:

• 22 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. I - at France
• 26 juni 2026: World Cup Grp. I - at Senegal
• 10 januari 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - at Tajikistan
• 14 januari 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - vs Australia
• 19 januari 2027: Asian Cup Grp. D - vs Singapore

Looking ahead, Irak have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: France (away), Senegal (away), Tajikistan (away), Australia (home), and Singapore (home).

Irak currently sits in 4th place in the World Cup (Grp. I) with 0 points from 1 match (0W 0D 1L).

Irak's squad consists of 26 players. Goalkeepers: Fahad Talib (Al Talaba FC), Jalal Hassan (Al Zawraa), Ahmed Basil (Al Shorta). Defenders: Rebin Sulaka (Port FC), Hussein Ali (Pogoń Szczecin), Zaid Tahseen (Pakhtakor Tashkent), Akam Hashim (Al Zawraa), Munaf Younus (Al Shorta), Mustafa Saadoon (Al Shorta), Ahmed Maknzi (Al-Karma SC), Merchas Doski (Viktoria Plzen). Midfielders: Frans Putros (Persib Bandung), Ibrahim Bayesh (Al-Dhafra), Ahmed Qasem (Nashville SC), Zidane Iqbal (FC Utrecht), Amir Al Ammari (Cracovia), Kevin Yakob (AGF), Aimar Sher (Sarpsborg 08), Zaid Ismail Al Dulaimi (Iraq). Forwards: Ali Yousif (Al Talaba FC), Youssef Amyn (AEK Larnaca), Ali Al Hamadi (Luton Town), Mohanad Ali (Dibba Al Fujairah), Ali Jasim (Al Najma), Aymen Hussein (Al-Karma SC), Marko Farji (Venezia).

Graham Arnold is the current head coach of Irak. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 58% win rate across 19 matches, averaging 1.89 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Jesús Casas managed the club for 7 seasons, recording 21 wins from 36 matches (58% win rate). Abdul-Ghani Shahad managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 4 wins from 6 matches (67% win rate). Other former coaches include Zeljko Petrovic, Dick Advocaat, and Srecko Katanec.

Irak plays their home matches at Basra International Stadium in al-Baṣra (Basra), which has a capacity of 65,000.

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