FIFA World Cup 2026
Iraq at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Iraq is a republic in the Fertile Crescent watered by the Tigris and Euphrates, often called the cradle of urban civilisation, Arabic‑ and Kurdish‑speaking regions, with Baghdad as its historic capital.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Continent
- Asia
- Federation
- AFC (Asia)
- Group
- I
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #58
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1932
- Population
- 46,584,000
- Languages
- Arabic and Kurdish (official); minority languages recognised regionally
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar (IQD)
- Area
- 438,317 km²
- Highest point
- Cheekha Dar (3,611 m)
- Climate
- Hot desert and semi-arid with scorching summers
- Land borders
- Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey
Football facts
- Appearances
- 1
- Best result
- Group stage (1986)
- Top scorer
- Ahmed Radhi (1)
- Debut
- 1986
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: white
World Cup history
1 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 1986 | Group stage |