By: Ameer Ali
The Iraq national football team aimed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition is special because it expands to 48 teams, giving Asian teams more chances through the Asian Football Confederation qualifiers. Iraq showed strong performances in the early qualification rounds, with talented players and passionate support. However, qualification is highly competitive, and the final outcome depends on consistent results in the later stages. Iraqi fans remain hopeful that their team can return to the World Cup after decades and represent the country on the global stage once again with pride.
