Iraq at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP I · IRQ · AFC
Iraq returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 2nd appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Group stage (1986).
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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 | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq vs Norway | JUN 16 · 22:00 UTC | Gillette Stadium | 1-4 |
| France vs Iraq | JUN 22 · 21:00 UTC | Lincoln Financial Field | 3-0 |
| Senegal vs Iraq | JUN 26 · 19:00 UTC | BMO Field | 5-0 |
How did Iraq do at the 2026 World Cup?
Iraq played 3 group matches in Group I, winning 0, drawing 0 and losing 3, with 1 scored and 12 conceded: 1-4 against Norway, 0-3 against France, 0-5 against Senegal.
Iraq did not reach the Round of 32, so the group stage was their whole 2026 tournament.
Who else is in Group I?
See the full Group I table and fixtures →
Iraq at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group were Iraq in at the 2026 World Cup?
- Iraq were drawn into Group I with France, Norway, Senegal.
- Who did Iraq play first at the 2026 World Cup?
- Iraq opened against Norway on JUN 16 · 22:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA, and it finished 1-4.
- How many World Cups have Iraq won?
- Iraq have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Group stage (1986).
Sources for Iraq's 2026 record
Iraq's fixtures, results and World Cup history are compiled at build time and checked against the sources below.