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Group I · World Cup 2026
Iraq World Cup 2026 XI Builder
Start from the full World Cup player pool, filter to Iraq, build your XI, and share the lineup as an image.
Group I rivals
Who Iraq plays in the World Cup 2026 group stage. Tap any rival to open their XI builder.
Iraq squad preview
26 Iraq players currently in the World Cup 2026 pool. Build your own Iraq XI from the full squad.
Jalal Hassan
GK
Fahad Talib
GK
Ahmed Basil
GK
Rebin Sulaka
CB
Manaf Younis
CB
Merchas Doski
LB
Hussein Ali
RB
Zaid Tahseen
CB
Frans Putros
CM
Ahmed Yahya
LB
Mustafa Saadoon
RB
Akam Hashim
CB
Ibrahim Bayesh
AM
Amir Al-Ammari
DM
Ali Jasim
LW
Youssef Amyn
LW
Zidane Iqbal
CM
Marko Farji
LW
Kevin Yakob
CM
Aimar Sher
CM
Zaid Ismail
DM
Ahmed Qasem
RW
Aymen Hussein
ST
Mohanad Ali
ST
Ali Al-Hamadi
ST
Ali Yousif
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About Iraq at the World Cup
- Football history
- Iraq make their first World Cup since 1986 — a remarkable achievement given decades of conflict and the federation's isolation. AFC Asian Cup champions in 2007 in one of football's most inspirational triumphs. The squad is largely domestic-based with a few European-league imports.
- Current coach
- Graham Arnold (since 2025)
- Key player to watch
- Aymen Hussein — Al-Najma forward, the team's most prolific scorer.
- Best World Cup result
- Group stage — 1986 (Mexico)
FAQ & more World Cup tools
Frequently asked
- Where does Iraq play at the 2026 World Cup?
- Iraq is in Group I for the 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Use the XI builder above to assemble your projected Iraq starting eleven.
- Can I build my own Iraq World Cup squad?
- Yes — the Golazo XI builder lets you pick any 11 from the full Iraq pool, set a formation, and share an image of your lineup. No sign-up required.
- Is the Iraq squad final?
- The pool reflects the current player data we have on file and is updated as call-ups and form change in the run-up to the tournament. You can always re-pick your XI as the official squad is announced.