Iraq

FIFA Ranking: ~58

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Country Information

• Capital: Baghdad
• Population: ~42 million
• Continent: Asia

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World Cup History

• Appearances: 2 (1986, 2026)
• Titles: 0
• Best Performance: Group Stage (1986)

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Coach

• Jesús Casas: Spanish coach who guided Iraq through the intercontinental playoff in Mexico, including the dramatic 2-1 victory over Bolivia that secured Iraq's place as the final of the 48 qualified nations.

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Key Players

• Aymen Hussein: The national hero who scored the winning goal against Bolivia to seal qualification. A striker with AFC Champions League experience and a player carrying the hopes of an entire nation.
• Amjad Attwan: Experienced central midfielder and creative force. Provides the technical quality and leadership Iraq need in the centre of the pitch.
• Bashar Resan: Pacey and direct winger who can hurt teams in transition. Capable of moments of individual brilliance on the counter-attack.
• Jalal Hassan: Veteran goalkeeper and the most experienced player in the squad. His composure and presence have been crucial in qualification.

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