Iraq soccer team prepares for 2026 World Cup in Boston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Iraq Men's National Team is set to kick off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at Gillette Stadium on June 16 against Norway. This tournament marks Iraq's second appearance at the World Cup, with its previous participation occurring in 1986. The squad has been finalized with 26 players, including key figures like Ali Al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein. Iraq has been training in West Virginia and hopes to advance past the group stage, which also includes France and Senegal. Their match schedule includes games against France on June 22 and Senegal on June 26.
- •Iraq's first World Cup match is June 16 against Norway.
- •The team trained at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia.
- •Iraq qualified by defeating Bolivia 3-1 in an intercontinental playoff.
- •This is Iraq's first World Cup since 1986.
- •Iraq's group also includes France and Senegal.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — What to know about Iraq soccer ahead of the 2026 Men's World Cup
"With the start of the World Cup under a week away, here's a closer look at Iraq and when the Lions of Mesopotamia will play in Boston this summer.
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