Iraq
The Iraq national football team, nicknamed the Lions of Mesopotamia (Arabic: أسود الرافدين), represents Iraq in men's international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association (IFA), the governing body for football in Iraq. Iraq's usual home venue is the Basra International Stadium. Wikipedia
| Official name | الاتحاد العراقي لكرة القدم |
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| Stadium | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Founded | 1948 (age 78) |
| FIFA Ranking | 57 Place |
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FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup qualification (inter-confederation play-offs) |
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Senegal 5 - 0 Iraq Highlights
Goal Kylian Mbappe 54', France-Iraq 2:0
Goal Ousmane Dembèlé 66', France-Iraq 3:0
Goal Kylian Mbappe 14', France-Iraq 1:0
France 3 - 0 Iraq Highlights
Own goal Aymen Hussein 90', Iraq-Norway 1:4
Goal Leo Oestigaard 76', Iraq-Norway 1:3
Goal Erling Haaland 43', Iraq-Norway 1:2
Goal Aymen Hussein 39', Iraq-Norway 1:1
Goal Erling Haaland 29', Iraq-Norway 0:1
Iraq 1 - 4 Norway Highlights
Russia U21 5 - 1 Iraq U23 Highlights
Pape Thiaw expresses his delight following the victory over Iraq and Senegal"s qualification for the round of 32
dailysports.net1 days
The Lions of Teranga put in a superb performance against Iraq to secure their place in the next round of the 2026 World Cup
Iraq must be proud of World Cup journey, says Arnold
soccernews.com1 days
Graham Arnold insists Iraq must look back at their World Cup campaign with pride, despite losing all of their matches.Iraq exited the tournament without a point to their name as they slumped to a thumping 5-0 defeat to Senegal at Toronto Stadium
Iliman Ndiaye puts in an unprecedented performance at the World Cup
dailysports.net1 days
The Senegalese striker made a sensational impact as a substitute against Iraq, a performance that will go down in the competition"s history
🚨 World Cup: Senegal, Cape Verde... who's through to the last 16
Yahoo1 days
The Lions of Teranga can breathe a sigh of relief!Relief for Senegal just a few hours after their emphatic win over Iraq (5-0)
Senegal thrash 10-man Iraq as Group I ends with a bang
football365.com1 days
Senegal crushed 10-man Iraq 5-0 on Friday to remain in the running for a place in the round of 32 and end their opponents’ hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stages
🎥 World Cup highlights: Dembélé routs Norway, Senegal stun Iraq
Yahoo1 days
Powered by? World Cup highlights: Dembélé routs Norway, Senegal stun IraqThe World Cup is continuing just as furiously as it started
Historic attack! Senegal sets absolute African record at the World Cup
dailysports.net2 days
Senegal finished the group stage of the 2026 World Cup in spectacular fashion, rewriting the history of African football. After a crushing victory over Iraq, the team increased its tally to 8 goals scored in the tournament.
History repeats itself! Senegal matches Germany"s rare World Cup feat after Iraq game
dailysports.net2 days
The Senegal national team achieved a rare feat in their World Cup match against Iraq — three players managed to both score and deliver an assist in the same game
Senegal 5-0 Iraq: Lions of Teranga Record Historic World Cup Win
SoftFootball2 days
Senegal recorded the biggest World Cup win by an African nation after defeating 10-man Iraq 5-0. Pape Gueye scored twice, while Diarra, Sarr and Ndiaye added goals to boost knockout hopes.
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Fahad Talib | age 31 | ![]() |
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Jalal Hassan Hachim | age 35 | ![]() |
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Ahmed Basil | age 29 | ![]() |
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Rebin Sulaka | age 34 | ![]() |
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Zaid Tahseen | age 25 | |
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Akam Hashim | age 27 | ![]() |
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Manaf Younnes | age 29 | ![]() |
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Ahmad Maknzi | age 24 | ![]() |
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Merchas Doski | age 26 | ![]() |
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Mustafa Saadoun | age 25 | ![]() |
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Frans Putros | age 32 | ![]() |
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Hussein Ali | age 29 | ![]() |
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Youssef Amyn | age 22 | ![]() |
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Ibraheem Bayesh | age 26 | ![]() |
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Ahmed Qasem | age 22 | ![]() |
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Zidane Iqbal | age 23 | ![]() |
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Amir Al-Ammari | age 28 | ![]() |
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Kevin Yakob | age 25 | ![]() |
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Aimar Sher | age 23 | ![]() |
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Marko Farji | age 22 | ![]() |
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Zaid Ismael | age 24 | ![]() |
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Ali Al-Hamadi | age 24 | ![]() |
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Muhanad Ali | age 26 | ![]() |
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Ali Yousif Hashim | age 30 | ![]() |
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Ali Jasim | age 22 | ![]() |
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Aymen Hussein | age 30 | ![]() |















































