Iraq

Iraq head into their next engagement fresh from a 1-0 friendly win over Andorra, having just confirmed a 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 1. The continuity of head coach Graham Arnold, who oversaw the selection and the preparations, provides stability as the team fine-tunes its tactics ahead of the crucial qualifying fixtures. With the World Cup roster locked in, Iraq will be looking to translate the momentum of their recent success into points as they prepare for upcoming qualifiers.