Iraq

Team Biography

The Iraq National Football Team, nicknamed the "Lions of Mesopotamia", represents Iraq in international football and is governed by the Iraq Football Association. Iraq is one of Asia's most respected football nations and is known for its resilience and passionate supporters.

Quick Facts
Nickname: Lions of Mesopotamia
Founded: 1948
Confederation: AFC (Asia)
Team Colors: Green, White, and Black
Home Stadium: Basra International Stadium
Major Achievements
AFC Asian Cup Champions: 2007
Arab Cup Champions: 1964, 1966, 1985, 1988
Qualified for the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
One of the strongest teams in West Asian football.
Famous Players
Younis Mahmoud
Nashat Akram
Ahmed Radhi
Aymen Hussein
World Cup Highlight

Iraq made its only FIFA World Cup appearance in 1986 in Mexico, marking a historic achievement for Iraqi football.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Iraq continues to compete strongly in Asian football and aims to secure a return to the FIFA World Cup after a long absence.

Interesting Fact

Iraq's greatest football achievement came in 2007, when the team won the AFC Asian Cup despite facing extremely difficult circumstances in their home country.

Tagline: 🇮🇶 "Lions of Mesopotamia – Courage, Unity, and Football Pride." ⚽🦁🏆🔥