🇮🇶 Iraq World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)

FIFA confirmed Iraq's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group I, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.

Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code IRQ

Iraq qualify through Intercontinental Playoff 2 and land in France's group, giving West Asian football a spotlight fixture against the defending finalists and Erling Haaland's Norway. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Iraq travel with 26 players in Group I, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.

Group I is the tournament's heavyweight lane. Iraq face France, AFCON champions Senegal and Haaland's Norway, so game management and counter-attacking efficiency define survival. Graham James Arnold leads the side with a clear tactical identity: 4-1-4-1 mid-block with quick wide combinations, low-block resilience out of possession and reliance on set-piece routines honed in AFC qualifying.

Won FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 2 (Bolivia, Iraq, Suriname) to take the Group I slot alongside France, Senegal and Norway. 1986. group stage; competitive AFC cycles since but no return until 2026. FIFA's published shirt names include AL-HAMADI, MOHANAD, AHMED Q. and ALI Y. among the 26 call-ups. 10 players were listed with IRQ clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 FAHAD (Al Talaba SC (IRQ)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Defending champions with unmatched depth. Iraq must accept phases without the ball and strike on transitions. Round of 32 only with a shock result vs Senegal or Norway; most realistic target is best third-place points from disciplined draws.

Iraq squad snapshot

Nation
Iraq 🇮🇶
FIFA code
IRQ
Players
26
Group
I
Group rivals
France, Senegal, Norway
Head coach (FIFA list)
Graham James Arnold
Goalkeeper No. 1
FAHAD (Al Talaba SC (IRQ))
Squad balance
3 GK · 9 DF · 7 MF · 7 FW

Names on shirt fans will see

  • Mohanad Ali — key figure in Iraq's tournament plans
  • Aymen Mahmoud — key figure in Iraq's tournament plans
  • Ali Adnan — key figure in Iraq's tournament plans
  • Hassan Raheem — key figure in Iraq's tournament plans

Tactical identity

4-1-4-1 mid-block with quick wide combinations, low-block resilience out of possession and reliance on set-piece routines honed in AFC qualifying.

Qualification path

Won FIFA Intercontinental Playoff 2 (Bolivia, Iraq, Suriname) to take the Group I slot alongside France, Senegal and Norway.

Recent World Cups

1986 — group stage; competitive AFC cycles since but no return until 2026.

Knockout outlook

Round of 32 only with a shock result vs Senegal or Norway; most realistic target is best third-place points from disciplined draws.

Group I opponents

  • France — Defending champions with unmatched depth — Iraq must accept phases without the ball and strike on transitions.
  • Senegal — AFCON winners without Sadio Mané but still rapid — physical mismatch if Iraq lose duels.
  • Norway — Haaland's first World Cup — Norway will sit deep; Iraq need creativity to break a low block.

Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about Iraq's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.

How many players did Iraq take through the intercontinental playoff?

Playoff winners Iraq (IRQ) listed 26 players on 2026-06-03. They were drawn into Group I with France, Senegal and Norway, and Graham Arnold's official FIFA sheet is copied in the roster table.

Who is Iraq's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Graham James Arnold (Australia) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. 4-1-4-1 mid-block with quick wide combinations, low-block resilience out of possession and reliance on set-piece routines honed in AFC qualifying.

What is a realistic target for Iraq at World Cup 2026?

Round of 32 only with a shock result vs Senegal or Norway; most realistic target is best third-place points from disciplined draws. This is based on the official squad and group draw, not a guarantee of results.

Where is the full Iraq World Cup 2026 roster table?

Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Iraq squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.

What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Iraq's FIFA list?

NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.