Iraque

Ranking FIFA #55Entrenador Jesús CasasIRQ

Team quick answers

What group is Iraque in at World Cup 2026?

Iraque are in Group I with Noruega, França, Senegal. The group is a four-team round-robin.

Who coaches Iraque and what is their FIFA ranking?

Iraque are coached by Jesús Casas, are FIFA-ranked #55, and use the team code IRQ.

When does Iraque's group-stage campaign start?

Iraque's first group match is against Noruega on 16 de junio de 2026 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Their full group-stage window runs 16 de junio de 2026 — 26 de junio de 2026.

How can Iraque reach the knockout stage?

Iraque advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group I. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

Perfil del equipo

Iraque arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a mid-ranked nation with a clear path through qualifying, ranked #55 in the FIFA world rankings. Jesús Casas leads the squad after qualifying through the AFC qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group I, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: AFC (Asia) — the continent with eight direct WC2026 places plus play-off qualifiers. Iraque's qualification campaign placed them among the eight or more sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. Iraque share Group I with França, Noruega, Senegal. Average FIFA rank of the group: #27. Iraque's group-stage campaign runs from 16 de junio de 2026 to 26 de junio de 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.