Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lions of Mesopotamia compete in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. AFC qualifier.
Iraq's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
At #35 in the Draw sloting, Iraq will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
Group I is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Iraq: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group I is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Iraq match of the World Cup is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16 against Norway at Gillette Stadium.
Iraq 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id=comp_6107.
Iraq World Cup history
Iraq have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Iraq data via API
// Fetch Iraq World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id=comp_6107&team=iraq',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Iraq in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iraq is in Group I alongside France, Senegal, Norway. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group I is #34.
Who is Iraq's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Iraq at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Iraq's best World Cup finish?
Iraq's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Iraq's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Iraq qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
AFC qualifier. They came through the AFC qualifying pathway.
What is Iraq's current Draw sloting?
Iraq are seeded #35 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. At #35 in the Draw sloting, Iraq will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
What are Iraq's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group I is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. At #35 in the Draw sloting, Iraq will look to advance from the group and then play a free-swinging knockout match where anything can happen.
How can I get Iraq fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id=comp_6107 and filter by team_id to get all Iraq World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Iraq going back to their first tournament.
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