Graham Arnold has finalized the lineup for the Iraq national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup, marking a significant milestone as the team prepares to compete with what is regarded as its strongest squad to date. The official announcement was made through the team’s page on the social media platform X.
The roster comprises 26 players, detailing a powerful lineup that includes notable names in each category—from goalkeepers to forwards. The finalized squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers:
Fahad Talib, Jalal Hassan, Ahmed Basil
Defenders:
Hussein Ali, Manaf Younis, Zaid Tahseen, Rebin Sulaka, Akam Hashem, Merchas Doski, Ahmed Yahya
Midfielders:
Zaid Ismail, Amir Al Ammari, Kevin Yakob, Zidane Iqbal, Aimar Sher, Frans Putros, Mustafa Saadoon
Attacking midfielders / wingers:
Youssef Amyn, Ibrahim Bayesh, Ahmed Qasim, Marko Farji, Ali Jassim
Forwards:
Ali Al Hamadi, Ali Yousef, Aymen Hussein, Mohanad Ali
In the upcoming World Cup, Iraq is set to compete in Group I, where they will face formidable teams including Norway, France, and Senegal.