Iraq World Cup 2026 Squad
FIFA IRQ · Group I · Head coach: Graham James Arnold
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.
Official squad list (26 players)
| # | POS | Name on shirt | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | FAHAD | Al Talaba SC (IRQ) |
| 2 | DF | REBIN | Port FC (THA) |
| 3 | DF | HUSSEIN | Pogo ń Szczecin (POL) |
| 4 | DF | ZAID T. | Pakhtakor Tashkent FK (UZB) |
| 5 | DF | AKAM | Al Zawra'a SC (IRQ) |
| 6 | DF | MUNAF | Al Shorta SC (IRQ) |
| 7 | MF | YOUSSEF | AEK Larnaca FC (CYP) |
| 8 | MF | IBRAHIM | Al Dhafra SCC (UAE) |
| 9 | FW | AL-HAMADI | Luton Town FC (ENG) |
| 10 | FW | MOHANAD | Dibba FC (UAE) |
| 11 | FW | AHMED Q. | Nashville SC (USA) |
| 12 | GK | JALAL | Al Zawra'a SC (IRQ) |
| 13 | FW | ALI Y. | Al Talaba SC (IRQ) |
| 14 | MF | Z. IQBAL | FC Utrecht (NED) |
| 15 | DF | AHMED | Al Shorta SC (IRQ) |
| 16 | MF | AL-AMMARI | KS Cracovia (POL) |
| 17 | FW | ALI J. | Al Najmah SC (KSA) |
| 18 | FW | AYMEN | Al Karma SC (IRQ) |
| 19 | MF | K. YAKOB | Aarhus GF (DEN) |
| 20 | MF | AIMAR | Sarpsborg 08 FF (NOR) |
| 21 | FW | MARKO | Venezia FC (ITA) |
| 22 | GK | AHMED B. | Al Shorta SC (IRQ) |
| 23 | DF | DOSKI | FC Viktoria Plze ň (CZE) |
| 24 | MF | ZAID I. | Al Talaba SC (IRQ) |
| 25 | DF | MUSTAFA | Al Shorta SC (IRQ) |
| 26 | DF | FRANS | Persib Bandung (IDN) |
Source: FIFA squad list published 2026-06-03. GK — Goalkeeper; DF — Defender; MF — Midfielder; FW — Forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.