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Iraqi News
08-07-2025
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Iraq's Olympic football team begin Baghdad camp after China trip postponed
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Olympic national football team began a new training camp in Baghdad on Monday (July 7, 2025), holding its first session at Al-Zawraa club's stadium under the leadership of head coach Emad Mohammed. The camp marks the beginning of preparations for the team's upcoming major tournaments. The first session was attended by Iraqi Football Association (IFA) executive office member Ghanim Oraibi and administrative manager Nadim Karim. The domestic camp was initiated after a planned training camp in China, which was set to include two friendly matches, was postponed until next week due to a delay in obtaining entry visas from the Chinese side. In addition to the rescheduled China camp, the IFA noted that the Olympic team has also received invitations from the football federations of Egypt, Kuwait, and Bahrain for potential preparatory matches in the near future.
Iraqi News
30-06-2025
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- Iraqi News
Iraq announces two-camp preparation plan for World Cup playoff under coach Arnold
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Football Association (IFA) on Monday revealed an integrated preparation plan for the national team as they gear up for the decisive AFC Playoff round for the 2026 World Cup. The plan was developed in full coordination with head coach Graham Arnold. IFA member Ghalib Al-Zamili stated the plan includes two training camps. The first will be held in the UAE for ten days at the end of August and will include two friendly matches. The opponents for these friendlies will be chosen later in consultation with Arnold. A second camp will take place after the 2025-2026 Iraqi Stars League season kicks off on September 13th. Al-Zamili explained this allows the coaching staff to assess players' form and fitness based on their early-season club performances. This two-phased approach is part of Coach Arnold's strategy to closely monitor players and select the most prepared squad for the high-stakes playoff matches. The draw for the AFC Playoff, which includes Iraq, is set for July 17th.
Iraqi News
11-06-2025
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- Iraqi News
Iraq seeks to host an Asian World Cup qualification group
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Football Association (IFA) has officially requested to host one of two groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifiers for next year's World Cup in North America. Iraq will finish third or fourth in Group B in the third round, with 12 points before its final encounter against Jordan in Amman on Tuesday, according to Reuters. In a statement on Facebook, the IFA announced that it had sent a letter to the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) requesting the highest levels of openness and impartiality in the process of selecting the host country or countries for the fourth round of Asian qualifiers. The IFA has said that it is fully prepared to handle all organizational, security, and financial responsibilities pertaining to hosting matches, with assistance from the Iraqi government and state agencies. In the fourth round of qualifying, the six teams that finished in third and fourth place in their respective groups during the third stage will be divided into two groups. The team that wins each group will qualify directly for the World Cup finals. Meanwhile, the two teams that finish in second place will compete in a playoff to decide which team will represent Asia in an international playoff.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
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- New Straits Times
Iraq FA applies to host Asian World Cup qualifying group
HONG KONG: The Iraqi Football Association (IFA) has submitted an official request to host one of the two groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifiers for next year's World Cup in North America. Iraq will finish third or fourth in Group B in the third round, with 12 points ahead of their final match against Jordan in Amman on Tuesday. "We had sent a letter to International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calling for the highest levels of transparency and fairness in the process of selecting the host country or countries for the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers," IFA said in a statement on Facebook. The IFA has said it is fully prepared to assume all organisational, security and financial obligations associated with hosting matches, with support from the Iraqi government and state institutions. In the fourth round of qualifying, the six teams who finished third and fourth in the third-stage groups will be divided into two groups. The top team in each group will qualify directly for the World Cup finals and the two teams finishing second will compete in a playoff to decide who will represent Asia in an international playoff. - Reuters
Straits Times
09-06-2025
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- Straits Times
Iraq applies to host Asian World Cup qualifying group
The Iraqi Football Association (IFA) has submitted an official request to host one of the two groups in the fourth round of Asian qualifiers for next year's World Cup in North America. Iraq will finish third or fourth in Group B in the third round, with 12 points ahead of their final match against Jordan in Amman on Tuesday. "We had sent a letter to International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) calling for the highest levels of transparency and fairness in the process of selecting the host country or countries for the fourth round of the Asian qualifiers," IFA said in a statement on Facebook. The IFA has said it is fully prepared to assume all organisational, security and financial obligations associated with hosting matches, with support from the Iraqi government and state institutions. In the fourth round of qualifying, the six teams who finished third and fourth in the third-stage groups will be divided into two groups. The top team in each group will qualify directly for the World Cup finals and the two teams finishing second will compete in a playoff to decide who will represent Asia in an international playoff. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
