Graham Arnold says a delay to the March 31 fixture would allow the scattered members of his team to gather and prepare.

Iraq’s national football team has arrived in Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of a crucial intercontinental playoff match for the ...

From World Cup preparations to Champions League complications, the issues facing football in the region ...

Iraq’s men’s national soccer team is just 90 minutes away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years – in theory. Events far beyond their control have reinforced the adage ...

Iraq aims to return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 after a 40-year hiatus but faces significant challenges due to regional instability. The team has reached playoff and is set to play either Bolivia or ...

The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here's ...

Iraq's players cannot get visas for the World Cup playoff tournament in Mexico and the team's coach is stranded in the UAE ...

Iraq boss Graham Arnold has asked FIFA to postpone their World Cup intercontinental play-off, warning that closed airspace, ...

Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone ...

Iran are set to miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali confirmed their withdrawal following the ...

Here are 10 options - some serious, some not so serious - who could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.