After a 40-year gap, Iraq (the Lions of Mesopotamia) national football team will be back at the FIFA World Cup in 2026. In 1986, they played for the last time in Mexico; now they will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group I along with Norway, Senegal, and France.
They will play their first match against Norway in Boston on 16 June 2026. Don’t miss watching the Iraq FIFA World Cup live stream in HD on your smart devices worldwide at FIFAWCLiveTV.com. Subscribe and get ready to watch your favorite team match live online for just a small fee.
First appearance: 1986 (Mexico)
Second appearance: 2026
Overall record: Played 3 matches in 1986
Goalkeepers: Ahmed Basil, Fahad Talib, Jalal Hassan.
Defenders: Manaf Younis, Zaid Tahseen, Hussein Ali, Rebin Sulaka, Mustafa Saadoon, Akam Hashem, Frans Putros, Merchas Doski.
Midfielders: Zidane Iqbal, Amir Al-Ammari, Ibrahim Bayesh, Kevin Yakob, Aimar Sher, Ahmed Qasim, Marko Farji, Youssef Amyn.
Forwards: Aymen Hussein, Ali Al-Hamadi, Ali Jassim, Mohanad Ali, Ali Yousef.
| Date | Matches | Venue |
| June 16, 2026 | Iraq vs Norway Live Stream | Boston Stadium, USA |
| June 22, 2026 | Iraq vs France Live Stream | Philadelphia Stadium, USA |
| June 26, 2026 | Iraq vs Senegal Live Stream | Toronto Stadium, Canada |