Their Group at World Cup 2026
Iraq: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If Iraq finish in the top two of Group I, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
Iraq at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since 1986 in one of qualification's most remarkable stories. Building through an AFC process that included wins over teams far ahead of them in the rankings, the Lions of Mesopotamia carry the weight of an entire nation's pride into Group I.
Players to Watch
- Aymen Hussein: the goal-scoring focal point of the qualification run.
- Ahmed Yasin: experienced wide creator who steadies the attack in big moments.
Path to the Final
Against France, Senegal, and Norway, Iraq aim to compete deep into every match and chase a historic group-stage result.
World Cup History
This is just their second World Cup, with their only previous appearance a group-stage exit at Mexico 1986.
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- Is Iraq in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. Iraq qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group I alongside France, Senegal, and Norway. Their first match is on Tue, June 16, 2026.
- What group is Iraq in at World Cup 2026?
- Iraq are in Group I at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains France (FIFA #3), Senegal (FIFA #20), Norway (FIFA #31).
- When does Iraq play at World Cup 2026?
- Iraq play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Tue, June 16, 2026 vs Norway at Gillette · Boston. Matchday 2: Mon, June 22, 2026 vs France at Lincoln · Philly. Matchday 3: Fri, June 26, 2026 vs Senegal at BMO Field · Toronto. All times are UTC.
- What are Iraq's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- Iraq's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Tue, June 16, 2026 vs Norway at Gillette · Boston. Matchday 2: Mon, June 22, 2026 vs France at Lincoln · Philly. Matchday 3: Fri, June 26, 2026 vs Senegal at BMO Field · Toronto. Iraq must finish in the top two of Group I to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has Iraq been to the World Cup?
- Iraq are appearing at the World Cup for the second time in 2026. Their best World Cup result is: Group stage (1986).