Iraq coach Graham Arnold has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jalal Hassan captains the side, which lands in Group I alongside France, Norway, and Senegal. Below is the complete Iraq roster by position, a projected starting XI, and a free printable PDF you can take to your watch party.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group play opens the week of June 12; the top two teams in each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 32.
Below is the full Iraq 26-man squad, the predicted 4-3-3 starting lineup, the No. 9 battle to watch, and the link to download the printable roster sheet.
2026 Iraq World Cup Roster
Iraq named 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 7 midfielders, and 7 forwards.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Fahad Talib – Al-Talaba
- Jalal Hassan (C) – Al-Zawraa
- Ahmed Basil – Al-Shorta
Defenders (9)
- Rebin Sulaka – Port
- Hussein Ali – Pogoń Szczecin
- Zaid Tahseen – Pakhtakor
- Akam Hashim – Al-Zawraa
- Manaf Younis – Al-Shorta
- Ahmed Yahya – Al-Shorta
- Merchas Doski – Viktoria Plzeň
- Mustafa Saadoon – Al-Shorta
- Frans Putros – Persib
Midfielders (7)
- Youssef Amyn – AEK Larnaca
- Ibrahim Bayesh – Al-Dhafra
- Zidane Iqbal – Utrecht
- Amir Al-Ammari – Cracovia
- Kevin Yakob – AGF
- Aimar Sher – Sarpsborg 08
- Zaid Ismail – Al-Talaba
Forwards (7)
- Ali Al-Hamadi – Luton Town
- Mohanad Ali – Dibba
- Ahmed Qasem – Nashville SC
- Ali Yousif – Al-Talaba
- Ali Jasim – Al-Najma
- Aymen Hussein – Al-Karma
- Marko Farji – Venezia
Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)
GK: Jalal Hassan
DEF: Hussein Ali, Sulaka, Doski, Younis
MID: Iqbal, Al-Ammari, Yakob
FWD: Qasem, A. Hussein, Al-Hamadi
No. 9: A. Hussein / Mohanad Ali / Al-Hamadi – the projection is not an official team sheet and will firm up through the warm-up fixtures.
Download the Printable Iraq World Cup Roster PDF
Grab the free, low-ink printable Iraq roster sheet: all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted XI, and the No. 9 battle, plus a QR code to play along at fantasy.sportsbrackets.net.
Iraq at the 2026 World Cup: Group I, Schedule & Standings
Track Iraq all the way through the group stage and into the knockout rounds with these resources:
- Full Iraq 2026 World Cup Schedule
- Group I Schedule & TV Guide
- Live 2026 World Cup Standings
- 2026 World Cup Roster Directory (All Teams)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Central: Brackets, Schedules & Fantasy
2026 Iraq World Cup Roster FAQ
Who is Iraq’s coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Graham Arnold leads Iraq at the 2026 World Cup and named the final 26-man squad. Jalal Hassan wears the captain’s armband.
What group is Iraq in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iraq is in Group I alongside France, Norway, and Senegal. The top two finishers plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32.
How can I download the printable Iraq roster?
Use the download button above to get the free printable PDF. It lists all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted starting XI, and the No. 9 battle.
Official source: the full 2026 tournament information is on FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup site.
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