June 27 : Iraq's first World Cup appearance in 40 years ended in a harsh lesson, but their return to football's biggest stage may be remembered less for three defeats than for exposing what is needed to ensure they are back sooner rather than later.After ending a four-decade absence from the finals, Iraq foun

Iraq qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Bolivia 2-1, marking the country's first appearance since 1986 in the expanded 48-team tournament.

TORONTO, June 26 : Iraq coach Graham Arnold said the country should be proud of how its team played at the World Cup following their elimination from the tournament after a 5-0…

Graham Arnold reflects on Iraq's first World Cup since 1986, calling the campaign a source of pride despite three group-stage losses at the 2026 tournament.

June 27 : Iraq's first World Cup appearance in 40 years ended in a harsh lesson, but their return to football's biggest stage may be remembered less for three defeats than for…

Iraq plans to investigate its World Cup failure after a winless 2026 tournament with 12 goals conceded. Corruption allegations and coaching changes loom

Iraq have begun a review of their disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign after crashing out of the tournament without a point, with the country's Olympic Committee promising a…

Their first appearance at the finals in 40 years is a harsh lesson, with the team losing all three group-stage matches in one of the toughest draws