Iraq at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP I · IRQ · AFC
Iraq return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 2nd appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage (1986).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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Iraq's World Cup record
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 1 |
| Best finish | Group stage (1986) |
| Titles | 0 |
Iraq's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq vs Norway | JUN 16 · 22:00 UTC | Gillette Stadium |
| France vs Iraq | JUN 22 · 21:00 UTC | Lincoln Financial Field |
| Senegal vs Iraq | JUN 26 · 19:00 UTC | BMO Field |
Who else is in Group I?
See the full Group I table and fixtures →
Iraq at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are Iraq in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Iraq are in Group I, with France, Norway, Senegal. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do Iraq play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- Iraq face Norway on JUN 16 · 22:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA.
- How many World Cups have Iraq won?
- Iraq have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage (1986).