The Iraqi national football team (Arabic: منتخب العراق لكرة القدم) represents Iraq in international football and is controlled by the Iraq Football Association. They won the 2007 AFC Asian Cup.
[edit] History
[edit] The Golden Generation
Iraqi football reached a peak in the 1970s and 1980s – Iraq qualified for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, and 3 times for the Olympic Games in Moscow, Los Angeles and Seoul. Iraq also won the 1982 Asian Games, the Arab Nations Cup 4 times, the Gulf Cup of Nations 3 times, and the 1985 Pan Arab Games fielding a B team. Iraq finished in 4th place in the 1976 AFC Asian Cup – the last Asian Cup Iraq would participate in until 1996.
[edit] The Dark era
During the rule of the government of Saddam Hussein, Saddam's son, Uday Hussein, was in charge of the Iraqi Olympic Committee and, by extension, the national football team. Under Uday's leadership, motivational lectures to the team included threats to cut off players' legs, while missed practices resulted in prison time and losses resulted in flogging with electric cable or baths in raw sewage, if penalites or an open goal was missed or own goals were scored then that person would have their feet whipped with thorns.[1] After the Gulf War, Iraq was banned from participating in the Asian Games and in most Arab competitions. In 1996 Iraq was ranked 139th in the world, the worst FIFA ranking in Iraqi football history.
[edit] Post war and successes
Despite the war in Iraq, the football team continued playing international tournaments with good results. In 2004, Iraq reached the quarterfinals of the 2004 AFC Asian Cup, as they had done in 1996 and 2000, and they then qualified for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Iraq defeated Portugal, Costa Rica, and Australia, finally coming 4th, winning the fair play award, and by the end of the year the 2004 AFC team of the year award. In 2005, Iraq won the Gold medal of the West Asian Games. In 2006, Iraq Olympic team won the Silver medal at the 2006 Asian Games. In 2007, Iraq won the 2007 AFC Asian Cup, and became the 2007 AFC team of the year, Al-Ahram's 2007 Arab team of the year, World Soccer Magazine's 2007 World team of the year[2] and were nominated for the Prince of Asturias Award.[3]
As a result of winning the 2007 Asian Cup, Iraq qualified for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, that took place in South Africa in June 2009, in which matches that were scheduled against the hosts, Spain, and New Zealand. In the opener, Iraq was able to hold South Africa to a 0–0 draw. And only lost to Spain 1–0 and was 0–0 at half-time. Though Spain defeated South Africa 2–0 which was necessary for Iraq to advance to the next stage, needing to beat New Zealand by 2 goals, but only tied 0–0.
[edit] Temporary suspension
On May 26, 2008, FIFA provisionally suspended the Iraq Football Association from competition for one year, following a decision by the Iraqi government to disband the country's national sports federations.[4] However the decision was overturned by FIFA on May 29, 2008, since the Iraqi government reversed its earlier decision in dissolving the Iraq Football Association.[5]
Again, on November 20, 2009, FIFA decided to suspend the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) due to governmental interference.[6] This was later lifted in March 2010 as the Iraqi National Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee had helped restore the IFA's "full authority.[7]
[edit] Stadiums
[edit] Al-Shaab Stadium
Al Shaab Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الشعب) also known as The People's Stadium,[8] is a multi-purpose stadium in Baghdad, Iraq. It is used mostly for football (soccer) matches and is the home of the Iraq national football team. The stadium has seating for 45,000 fans.[9] It was built in 1966. The opening match featured Iraq and Benfica, for whom Eusébio was playing. they are the best headers.
[edit] Inability to host matches
Iraq played their home games on neutral territory in the 1980s due to the Iraq-Iran war, but still qualified for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, and three Olympic Games (Moscow, Los Angeles and Seoul). In qualification for the 2002 World Cup, Iraq played at home against Iran, Bahrain, and Thailand in the Al Shaab Stadium in Baghdad, but Saudi Arabia refused to play against the nation because of the tensions between that country and the regime of Saddam Hussein. In 2003, the war in Iraq forced Iraq to play their "home" matches outside the country for security reasons, and so fixtures were held in Jordan, Syria, Qatar or the UAE.
[edit] Resumption of home fixtures
Iraq resumed playing on home soil on July 10, 2009, winning a friendly 3–0 against Palestine in Franso Hariri Stadium, Arbil. Iraq played the same opponents three days later, in Al-Shaab Stadium in Baghdad, this time winning 4–0 in front of a crowd of over 50,000.
The same month, the AFC Executive Committee approved the stadium at Arbil as a venue for matches involving the Iraqi national team, and clubs in continental tournaments.[10]
On September 2, 2011, Iraq played their first FIFA World Cup qualifier on home ground for the first time in years. They played against Jordan in front of a crowd of 24,000 people in the Franso Hariri Stadium in Arbil. Iraq lost 0–2 to Jordan.
The Iraqi National Team home kit is all white with green trim, the away kit is all green with white trim. The goalkeeper jersey is green with black trim and a Iraq flag coming down from the shoulder to the arm. In world cup 1986, the Iraq kit were all yellow with black trim and the change kit was light blue with white trim.
The Iraqi National Football team has previously been sponsored by brands such as Adidas, Puma, Nike, Diadora, Jako, Jack & Jones, Lotto, Umbro and its current sponsor Peak Sportwear.
[edit] World-wide competitions history
[edit] World Cup record
| World Cup record |
| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GS |
GA |
| 1930 to 1970 |
Did not enter |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1974 |
Did not qualify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1978 |
Did not enter |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1982 |
Did not qualify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1986 |
Round 1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
| 1990 to 2010 |
Did not qualify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Total |
Best: Round 1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
|
| World Cup History |
| Year |
Round |
Score |
Result |
| 1986 |
Round 1 |
 Iraq 0 – 1  Paraguay |
Lose |
| Round 1 |
Iraq 1 – 2  Belgium |
Lose |
| Round 1 |
Iraq 0 – 1  Mexico |
Lose |
|
[edit] FIFA Confederations Cup record
| Confederations Cup |
| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GS |
GA |
| 1992 to 2005 |
Did not enter |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 2009 |
Round 1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| 2013 |
Did not qualify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Total |
Best: Round 1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
|
[edit] Olympic Games record
| Olympic Games |
| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
| 1900 to 1956 |
Did not enter |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1960 to 1976 |
Did not qualify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1980 |
Quarterfinals |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
4 |
5 |
| 1984 |
Round 1 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
| 1988 |
Round 1 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
| 1992 |
Did not enter |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1996 to 2000 |
Did not qualify
|
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 2004 |
4th Place |
6 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
9 |
8 |
| 2008 |
Did not qualify |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| Total |
Best: 4th Place |
16 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
21 |
23 |
|
|
[edit] Asian competitions history
[edit] Major tournaments
|
Asian Cup record
| Asian Cup |
| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
| 1956 to 1968 |
Did not enter |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1972 |
Round 1 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
| 1976 |
4th Place |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
| 1980 to 1992 |
Did not enter |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
| 1996 |
Quarterfinals |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
6 |
4 |
| 2000 |
Quarterfinals |
4 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
| 2004 |
Quarterfinals |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
| 2007 |
Champions |
6 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
2 |
| 2011 |
Quarterfinals |
4 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
| Total |
Best: Champions |
29 |
11 |
6 |
12 |
30 |
33 |
|
Asian Games record
| Asian Games |
| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
|
1951 to 1970
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1974
|
Round 2
|
6
|
3
|
2
|
1
|
6
|
2
|
|
1978
|
4th Place
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
11
|
4
|
|
1982
|
Gold Medal
|
6
|
5
|
0
|
1
|
11
|
2
|
|
1986
|
Quarter Finals
|
5
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
13
|
5
|
|
1990 to 2002
|
Banned1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
2006
|
Silver Medal
|
9
|
6
|
1
|
2
|
17
|
3
|
|
2010
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
|
Best: Gold Medal
|
33
|
21
|
5
|
7
|
58
|
16
|
1 Iraq was banned from the competition from 1991 to 2002 due to the Gulf War.
|
[edit] Regional tournaments
|
Gulf Cup of Nations record
| Gulf Cup of Nations |
| Year 1994 |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
|
1970 to 1974
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1976
|
2nd Place
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
23
|
8
|
|
1979
|
Champions
|
6
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
23
|
1
|
|
1982
|
Withdrew
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1984
|
Champions
|
7
|
4
|
2
|
1
|
12
|
5
|
|
1986
|
Round 1
|
6
|
1
|
3
|
2
|
8
|
9
|
|
1988
|
Champions
|
6
|
4
|
2
|
0
|
8
|
1
|
|
1990
|
Withdrew
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1992 to 2003
|
Banned1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
2004
|
Round 1
|
3
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
5
|
7
|
|
2007
|
Round 1
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
|
2009
|
Round 1
|
3
|
0
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
8
|
|
2010
|
Semi-finals
|
4
|
1
|
3
|
0
|
5
|
4
|
|
Total
|
Best: Champions
|
45
|
21
|
16
|
8
|
88
|
45
|
1 Iraq was banned from the competition from 1991 to 2003 due to the Gulf War.
|
|
[edit] Inter confederations competitions history
|
Arab Nations Cup record
| Arab Nations Cup |
| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
|
1963
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1964
|
Champions
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
6
|
2
|
|
1966
|
Champions
|
6
|
5
|
1
|
0
|
20
|
5
|
|
1985
|
Champions
|
4
|
3
|
1
|
0
|
7
|
3
|
|
1988
|
Champions
|
6
|
2
|
4
|
0
|
7
|
2
|
|
1992 to 2002
|
Banned1
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
2011
|
Qualifications-ongoing
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Total
|
Best: Champions
|
20
|
13
|
7
|
0
|
40
|
12
|
1 Iraq was banned from the competition from 1991 to 2002 due to the Gulf War.
|
Pan Arab Games record
| Pan Arab Games |
| Year |
Round |
GP |
W |
D |
L |
GF |
GA |
|
1953
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1957
|
Round 1
|
3
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
8
|
8
|
|
1961
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1965
|
Round 1
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
1
|
7
|
2
|
|
1976
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1985
|
Champions
|
4
|
4
|
0
|
0
|
7
|
1
|
|
1997
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
1999
|
2nd Place
|
7
|
4
|
1
|
2
|
17
|
9
|
|
2007
|
Did not enter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
2011
|
Round 1
|
2
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
3
|
|
Total
|
Best: Champions
|
20
|
10
|
5
|
5
|
39
|
23
|
|
[edit] Schedule and recent results
Win Draw Loss
| Date |
Venue |
Opponent |
Result |
Competition |
Iraq scorers |
| January 2, 2011 |
 Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha |
 China PR |
2–3 L |
International Friendly |
44', 50' Mahmoud |
| January 11, 2011 |
Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
 Iran |
1–2 L |
AFC Asian Cup |
13' Mahmoud |
| January 15, 2011 |
Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
 United Arab Emirates |
1–0 W |
AFC Asian Cup |
90'+3 (o.g.) Abbas |
| January 19, 2011 |
Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan |
 North Korea |
1–0 W |
AFC Asian Cup |
22' Karrar |
| January 22, 2011 |
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha |
 Australia |
0-1 L |
AFC Asian Cup |
|
| March 26, 2011 |
Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium, Sharjah |
North Korea |
2–0 W |
International Friendly |
53' Abdul-Zahra, 71' Abdul-Zahra |
| March 29, 2011 |
Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium, Sharjah |
 Kuwait |
0-1 L |
International Friendly |
|
| June 29, 2011 |
 Franso Hariri Stadium, Arbil |
 Syria |
1-2 L |
International Friendly |
80' Abdul-Zahra |
| July 13, 2011 |
 Amman International Stadium, Amman |
Kuwait |
0-2 L |
International Friendly |
|
| July 16, 2011 |
Amman International Stadium, Amman |
Jordan |
1–1 D |
International Friendly |
15' Karim |
| July 23, 2011 |
Franso Hariri Stadium, Arbil |
 Yemen |
2–0 W |
World Cup Qualification |
9' Hawar, 63' Abdul-Zahra |
| July 28, 2011 |
Sheikh Khalifa International Stadium, Al Ain † |
Yemen |
0–0 D |
World Cup Qualification |
|
| August 19, 2011 |
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha |
Qatar |
1–0 W |
International Friendly |
35' Shakir |
| August 26, 2011 |
Franso Hariri Stadium, Arbil |
 Uganda |
2–2 D |
International Friendly |
37' Akram, 50' Emad |
| September 2, 2011 |
Franso Hariri Stadium, Arbil |
Jordan |
0-2 L |
World Cup Qualification |
|
| September 6, 2011 |
 Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore |
Singapore |
2–0 W |
World Cup Qualification |
49' Abdul-Zahra, 86' Mahmoud |
| October 11, 2011 |
Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, China |
China PR |
1–0 W |
World Cup Qualification |
45' Mahmoud |
| November 6, 2011 |
Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha |
 Lebanon |
1–0 W |
International Friendly |
88'(P.K.) Emad |
| November 11, 2011 |
Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha |
China PR |
1–0 W |
World Cup Qualification |
90+2' Mahmoud |
| November 15, 2011 |
Amman International Stadium, Amman |
Jordan |
3–1 W |
World Cup Qualification |
55',81' Akram , 67' Munir |
| December 13, 2011 |
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha |
 Bahrain |
0-3 L |
2011 Pan Arab Games |
|
| December 16, 2011 |
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha |
Qatar |
0-0 D |
2011 Pan Arab Games |
|
| January 22, 2012 |
Saida International Stadium, Sidon |
Lebanon |
0-1 L |
International Friendly |
|
| February 29, 2012 |
Grand Hamad Stadium, Doha |
Singapore |
|
World Cup Qualification |
|
† Due to the security situation in Yemen, the game was played in UAE[11]
[edit] Current squad
- Caps and goals included Iraq match against Jordan on November 15, 2011.
[edit] Recent squad
| 0#0 |
Pos. |
Player |
Date of Birth (Age) |
Caps |
Goals |
Club |
| 1 |
GK |
Jalal Hassan |
May 18, 1991 (1991-05-18) (age 20) |
1 |
0 |
Karbalaa |
| 12 |
GK |
Mohammed Gassid |
December 10, 1986 (1986-12-10) (age 25) |
49 |
0 |
Al-Talaba |
| 22 |
GK |
Noor Sabri |
June 6, 1984 (1984-06-06) (age 27) |
63 |
0 |
Najaf |
|
| 2 |
DF |
Mohammed Ali Karim |
June 25, 1986 (1986-06-25) (age 25) |
25 |
0 |
Al-Zawra'a |
| 3 |
DF |
Bassim Abbas |
July 1, 1982 (1982-07-01) (age 29) |
80 |
3 |
Baghdad |
| 14 |
DF |
Salam Shakir |
July 31, 1986 (1986-07-31) (age 25) |
43 |
2 |
Al-Khor |
| 15 |
DF |
Ali Rehema |
August 8, 1985 (1985-08-08) (age 26) |
76 |
1 |
Al-Wakrah |
| 16 |
DF |
Samal Saeed |
December 1, 1987 (1987-12-01) (age 24) |
43 |
2 |
Foolad |
| 19 |
DF |
Hussam Kadhim |
January 1, 1990 (1990-01-01) (age 22) |
3 |
0 |
Naft Al-Janoob |
| 24 |
DF |
Ahmad Ibrahim |
February 25, 1992 (1992-02-25) (age 19) |
7 |
0 |
Arbil |
|
| 4 |
MF |
Qusay Munir |
April 4, 1981 (1981-04-04) (age 30) |
77 |
6 |
Arbil |
| 5 |
MF |
Nashat Akram (Vice-captain) |
September 12, 1984 (1984-09-12) (age 27) |
106 |
16 |
Al-Wakrah |
| 6 |
MF |
Fareed Majeed |
August 17, 1986 (1986-08-17) (age 25) |
11 |
0 |
Al-Shorta |
| 8 |
MF |
Samer Saeed |
December 1, 1987 (1987-12-01) (age 24) |
25 |
0 |
Najaf |
| 11 |
MF |
Hawar Mulla Mohammed |
June 1, 1981 (1981-06-01) (age 30) |
103 |
21 |
Zob Ahan |
| 13 |
MF |
Karrar Jassim |
March 15, 1987 (1987-03-15) (age 24) |
44 |
3 |
Esteghlal |
| 18 |
MF |
Mahdi Karim |
December 10, 1983 (1983-12-10) (age 28) |
91 |
12 |
Arbil |
| 20 |
MF |
Muthana Khalid |
June 14, 1989 (1989-06-14) (age 22) |
18 |
0 |
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya |
| 21 |
MF |
Amir Sabah |
January 10, 1988 (1988-01-10) (age 24) |
2 |
0 |
Zakho |
| 25 |
MF |
Saad Abdul-Amir |
January 19, 1992 (1992-01-19) (age 20) |
14 |
0 |
Arbil |
|
| 7 |
FW |
Emad Mohammed |
July 24, 1982 (1982-07-24) (age 29) |
103 |
28 |
Sepahan |
| 9 |
FW |
Mustafa Karim |
July 21, 1987 (1987-07-21) (age 24) |
37 |
5 |
 El-Ittihad El-Iskandary |
| 10 |
FW |
Younis Mahmoud (Captain) |
March 2, 1983 (1983-03-02) (age 28) |
100 |
37 |
Al-Wakrah |
| 17 |
FW |
Alaa Abdul-Zahra |
December 22, 1987 (1987-12-22) (age 24) |
38 |
10 |
Al-Wakrah |
| 23 |
FW |
Amjad Radhi |
July 17, 1990 (1990-07-17) (age 21) |
7 |
0 |
Arbil |
[edit] Recent callups
- The following players have also been called up to Iraqi squad for the last 18 months.
| Pos. |
Player |
Date of Birth (Age) |
Caps |
Goals |
Club |
Latest Call-up |
| GK |
Haidar Raad |
April 27, 1991 (1991-04-27) (age 20) |
1 |
0 |
Al-Kahraba |
v. Singapore, September 6, 2011 |
| GK |
Ali Mutashar |
May 7, 1989 (1989-05-07) (age 22) |
4 |
0 |
Al-Shorta |
v. Australia, January 22, 2011 |
|
| DF |
Saad Attiya |
February 26, 1987 (1987-02-26) (age 24) |
16 |
1 |
Arbil |
v. Singapore, September 6, 2011 |
| DF |
Haidar Abdul-Amir |
November 2, 1982 (1982-11-02) (age 29) |
50 |
3 |
Al-Talaba |
v.  Saudi Arabia, December 28, 2010 |
| DF |
Ous Ibrahim |
January 1, 1986 (1986-01-01) (age 26) |
10 |
0 |
Arbil |
v. Saudi Arabia, December 28, 2010 |
| DF |
Khalid Mushir |
February 14, 1981 (1981-02-14) (age 30) |
24 |
0 |
Duhok |
v.  India, November 11, 2010 |
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Mohammed Qabel |
January 9, 1988 (1988-01-09) (age 24) |
3 |
0 |
Karbalaa |
v. India, November 11, 2010 |
| DF |
Yassir Raad |
March 25, 1983 (1983-03-25) (age 28) |
29 |
0 |
Zakho |
v. Iran, October 1, 2010 |
| DF |
Mohammed Abdul-Zahra |
January 1, 1989 (1989-01-01) (age 23) |
1 |
0 |
Al-Naft |
v. Jordan, September 16, 2010 |
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Ahmad Ayad |
January 19, 1991 (1991-01-19) (age 21) |
15 |
0 |
Arbil |
v. Yemen, July 29, 2011 |
| MF |
Osama Rashid |
January 13, 1992 (1992-01-13) (age 20) |
1 |
0 |
 Den Bosch |
v. Syria, June 29, 2011 |
| MF |
Ali Abbas |
August 30, 1986 (1986-08-30) (age 25) |
7 |
0 |
Newcastle Jets |
v. Syria, June 29, 2011 |
| MF |
Salih Sadir |
August 21, 1981 (1981-08-21) (age 30) |
61 |
11 |
Najaf |
v. Qatar, December 16, 2011 |
| MF |
Ibrahim Kamil |
September 9, 1988 (1988-09-09) (age 23) |
2 |
0 |
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya |
v. Qatar, December 16, 2011 |
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| FW |
Anmar Almubaraki |
July 1, 1991 (1991-07-01) (age 20) |
1 |
0 |
Heracles Almelo |
v. India, June 20, 2011 |
| FW |
Ammar Gaiym |
July 1, 1991 (1991-07-01) (age 20) |
1 |
0 |
Al-Sinaa |
v. India, November 11, 2010 |
| FW |
Ahmad Mnajed |
December 13, 1981 (1981-12-13) (age 30) |
36 |
10 |
Baghdad |
v. Iran, October 1, 2010 |
| FW |
Muslim Mubarak |
June 13, 1985 (1985-06-13) (age 26) |
0 |
0 |
Arbil |
v. Iran, October 1, 2010 |
| FW |
Mustafa Ahmad |
January 1, 1991 (1991-01-01) (age 21) |
2 |
0 |
Arbil |
v. Qatar, December 16, 2011 |
| FW |
Luay Salah |
February 7, 1982 (1982-02-07) (age 29) |
20 |
4 |
Arbil |
v. Qatar, December 16, 2011 |
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[edit] Previous squads
- FIFA World Cup
- FIFA Confederations Cup
- Olympic Games
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- Asian Cup
- Asian Games
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[edit] Coaches
January 2000 – present
Coaches by Years (1951–present)[12][13]
The team has had 68 coaches, of whom 49 have been Iraqi.
[edit] Most Capped Players
Players with more than 90 International Matchs
- Players in Bold are still active
- Updated November 15, 2011
[edit] Top 10 Goalscorers
Top 10 Iraqi National Football Team Goalscorers ( Only Official International Goals are included )
- Players in Bold are still active
- Updated November 15, 2011
[edit] Team Captains
Captins of Iraqi National Football Team by Starting Year
[edit] Trivia
- Iraq holds the Asian record for having scored in 27 consecutive matches between 1992 and 1996.[14]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Theage.com.au – The torturing
- ^ Worldsoccer.com – 2007 World team of the year
- ^ Kooora.com – Iraq nominated for the 2007 prince of Asturias award
- ^ FIFA provisionally suspends Iraq, Associated Press, May 26, 2008.
- ^ Socceroos qualifier against Iraq to proceed, The Age, May 29, 2008.
- ^ Iraqi Football Association suspended, FIFA, November 20, 2009.
- ^ Iraq FA suspension lifted by FIFA
- ^ ملعب الشعب (The People's Stadium) from the Arabic-language Wikipedia. Retrieved on January 18, 2009
- ^ WorldStadiums.com – Stadiums in Iraq
- ^ AFC green-light to Arbil as venue
- ^ http://www.the-afc.com/en/tournaments/men-a-youth/fifa-world-cup/35869-yemen-v-iraq
- ^ rsssf.com: Iraq National Team Coaches
- ^ niis.com: Niiis.net Iraqi Coaches
- ^ fifa.com: Aussies face tough test
[edit] External links
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