Iraq have qualified for the World Cup twice, in 1986 and 2026. They did not progress past the group stage in 1986. 

1986

Iraq didn't make it out of Group B at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

2026

Iraq has qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the second time. The team will play in Group I alongside top teams like France, Senegal, and Norway.

Trivia

  • After a World Cup match on 8 June, 1986, Iraqi defender Barmeer Shaker was given a one-year suspension by FIFA for spitting at the referee. Iraq lost the match to Belgium 2-1.