[78899] Iraq presents: The 'Lions of Mesopotamia' squad for the 2026 World Cup
[78899] Iraq presents: The 'Lions of Mesopotamia' squad for the 2026 World Cup
The Iraqi Football Association has released the official squad for the national team ahead of the World Cup, alongside a list of players left out of the squad.
Toward the 2026 World Cup: Iraq unveils the national team squad
The Iraqi Football Association has officially announced the roster of the 'Lions of Mesopotamia' (أسود الرافدين) team that will participate in the 2026 World Cup. The announcement, released in a dedicated video, has sparked significant interest in the Iraqi sports public.
According to reports on واحد العراق, the full list of names of the players chosen to represent the country in the international tournament has been revealed. Simultaneously, the channel reported the publication of a separate list of players who were called up but were ultimately 'excluded from the squad' (المستبعدين من المنتخب).
The report is also supported by جريدة الصباح العراقية, which highlights the national importance of the professional selections ahead of the pinnacle event of world football. Iraqi media outlets continue to closely monitor fan reactions and professional analyses surrounding the selected players and the unprecedented decisions made by the coaching staff.