The Iraq national men's team hasn't played a World Cup in 40 years; a drought that ends Tuesday night, to the excitement of soccer fans in Dearborn, Michigan, home to a large Iraqi diaspora.

The long journey and many difficulties the Iraq squad have overcome to reach World Cup 2026 make their appearance all the sweeter ...

The Iraqi Olympic Committee said on Monday it will launch an investigation into the national team’s disappointing World Cup ​campaign and outline measures to prevent a repeat of such poor ‌results in ...

As part of our Language of Soccer World Cup series, The Athletic is speaking to supporters of all 48 nations competing at the 2026 edition to capture their unique football culture, distilled into a ...

Iraq will take on Senegal in an important Group I match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday at Toronto Stadium. Both sides ...

Iraqi coach Graham James was asked how his team has been treated in the United States after members were detained and questioned entering the country.

India, June 23 -- The France national football team head into the second group-stage game high on confidence after their ...

With the start of the World Cup under a week away, here's a closer look at Iraq and when the Lions of Mesopotamia will play ...

Mexico will forever be a touchstone for Iraqi football. Four decades after a Fernando Quirarte volley stamped their exit papers from the 1986 FIFA World Cup™, the Lions of Mesopotamia are back on the ...

Senegal and Iraq meet in a crucial Group I encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday at the Toronoto Stadium. Both teams ...