Iraq won the AFC Asian Cup in 2007. The team was founded in 1948.
Overview
Iraq's national football team represents the country in international association football and is governed by the Iraqi Football Association, which was founded in 1948. The team competes under the confederation of the Asian Football Confederation. Its most significant achievement came in 2007, when Iraq won the AFC Asian Cup, defeating Saudi Arabia in the final. The tournament victory remains the pinnacle of the team's international record.
Iraq has participated in the FIFA World Cup finals on one occasion, appearing at the 1986 tournament in Mexico. The squad has historically drawn players from domestic clubs as well as from the Iraqi diaspora across Europe and elsewhere.
The current squad includes goalkeepers Ahmed Basil and Jalal Hassan Hachim, with Fahad Talib among the defenders. Notable outfield players include Hussein Ali, Merchas Doski, and Frans Putros. The team has upcoming World Cup qualification fixtures as part of its ongoing campaign.
Major honours
Current squad · 26
Hussein Ali
Merchas Doski
Frans Putros
Mustafa Saadoun
Rebin Solaka
Zayed Tahseen
Ahmed Hasan Al Reeshawee
Munaf Younus
Akam Rahman
