Colombia vs Iraq
Colombia vs Iraq preview
Colombia vs Iraq pits Colombia (FIFA #13) against Iraq (#58) in Group H on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Gillette Stadium. Colombia go in as the favoured side on FIFA Ranking alone, but Iraq have group stage as their World Cup high-water mark.
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878) is the open-roof home of the New England Patriots (NFL), New England Revolution (MLS). It sits 36m above sea level in Boston (Foxborough). June/July temperatures in Boston average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C, with notable rainfall — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Colombia have appeared at 7 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: DNQ, R16, QF, R16, DNQ). Iraq have appeared at 2 World Cups (last five: DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Colombia vs Iraq — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Colombia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | #13 | #58 |
| Confederation | CONMEBOL | AFC |
| WC appearances | 7 | 2 |
| Best WC finish | Quarter-finals (2014) | Group stage |
| Last 5 WCs | DNQ, R16, QF, R16, DNQ | DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ, DNQ |
| Captain | James Rodríguez | Aymen Hussein |
| Manager | Néstor Lorenzo | Graham Arnold |
| Players to watch | James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz, Jhon Durán | Aymen Hussein, Zidane Iqbal, Ali Al-Hamadi |
Get live Colombia vs Iraq data
// Fetch live data for Colombia vs Iraq
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-21',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Colombia vs Iraq at the 2026 World Cup?
Colombia vs Iraq is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Boston (Foxborough).
What stage is Colombia vs Iraq?
Colombia vs Iraq is a Group Stage fixture in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Colombia vs Iraq?
Gillette Stadium (capacity 65,878, opened 2002, open roof, natural grass) in Boston (Foxborough) hosts Colombia vs Iraq.
Who is favoured to win Colombia vs Iraq?
Colombia go in as the higher-ranked side at FIFA #13, with Iraq ranked #58. Colombia's best World Cup finish is Quarter-finals (2014); Iraq's is Group stage. Live odds for Colombia vs Iraq are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Colombia vs Iraq?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Colombia vs Iraq in my timezone?
Colombia vs Iraq kicks off at Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Colombia vs Iraq stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-21) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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