Iraq

Iraq conclude World Cup preparations with a defeat to Venezuela

Jun 9, 2026; Bridgeview, Illinois, USA; Iraq forward Ali al-Hamadi (9) kicks the ball against Venezuela during the first half at SeatGeek Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Iran says it targeted ‘terrorist groups’ in Iraq

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party, known as PAK take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq, on Feb 12.

Makenzie replaces injured Yahya in Iraq's World Cup squad

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Spain v Iraq - Riazor stadium, A Coruna, Spain - June 4, 2026 Iraq's Ahmed Yahya Mhmood Al Hajjaj in action with Spain's Pedro Porro REUTERS/Miguel Vidal

Iraq World Cup striker Aymen Hussein questioned for hours at US airport before entry, source says

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - Inter-Confederation Playoffs - Final - Iraq v Bolivia - Estadio Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico - March 31, 2026 Iraq's Aymen Hussein celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Raquel Cunha/File Photo

Second-string Spain held by Iraq in low-key World Cup send-off, Ivory Coast shock France

Iraq defender Merchas Doski celebrates scoring the equaliser on June 4 against a Spain side that was lacking several key players.

Arnold undaunted as Iraq face tough assignment on World Cup return

Soccer Football - Iraq Press Conference - Iraqi Football Association, Baghdad, Iraq - May 16, 2026 Iraq head coach Graham Arnold during the press conference REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Two explosions hit cargo vessel in Gulf off Iraq, officials say

Iraq name experienced World Cup squad with Hussein spearheading attack

Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Third Round - Group B - Iraq v Palestine - Basra International Stadium, Basra, Iraq - October 10, 2024 Iraq's Aymen Hussein celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo

Iraq turn to former captain Mahmoud as FA chief before World Cup comeback

FILE PHOTO: Younis Mahmoud of Iraq's Erbil reacts during their AFC Cup soccer match against Tajikistan's FC at AlWakra Stadium in Doha April 29, 2015. REUTERS/ Fadi Al-Assaad/ File Photo

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

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