Iraq
Rebuilding, on and off the pitch.
Iraq, Heading to the 2026 World Cup — Key Facts
- Aymen Hussein. Their crown jewel is valued at $2M — about 3% of the entire Iraq squad.
- $3K Median Wealth. Median household wealth in Iraq is $3K — ranked #41 of 48 WC nations.
- Football as Unifier. Iraq's national team has united a country of multiple ethnic and religious groups — football is bigger than politics here.
- Squad Worth $65M. Iraq's 2026 squad is valued at $65M — #45 of 48 nations, about 4% of the world's most valuable squad (England).
- Lions of Mesopotamia. Iraq is nicknamed the 'Lions of Mesopotamia' — football from the cradle of civilization itself.
- FIFA World #58. Iraq enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #58 in the world by FIFA, coached by G. Arnold.
- $231.4B Economy. Iraq's total economy is worth $231.4B — that's the financial muscle behind their World Cup campaign.
- 4-Time Gulf Cup Champions. Iraq has won the Arabian Gulf Cup 4 times — a regional powerhouse.
- Asian Cup Champs During Conflict. Iraq won the AFC Asian Cup in 2007 — months after qualifiers were played amid active conflict at home.
- First WC Appearance Since 1986. Iraq's 2026 qualification will be their first World Cup in 40 years — a historic return.
🇮🇶 Iraq — Heading to the 2026 World Cup
Significant Football Achievements
Iraq's World Cup squad
Aymen Hussein
Iraq's main #9 — scored crucial goals in the Asian Cup 2023 run.
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Meet the nation
Iraq's oil-driven economy is rebuilding after decades of conflict. Young, energetic population; football is one of the country's brightest unifying forces.
Iraq won the AFC Asian Cup in 2007 — months after parliament suspended its football body.
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Iraq FAQ
What is Iraq's financial personality?
Iraq is "The Comeback Story". Iraq's oil-driven economy is rebuilding after decades of conflict. Young, energetic population; football is one of the country's brightest unifying forces.
How wealthy is Iraq?
Iraq has a GDP per capita of $5K, a total economy of $231.4B, and median household wealth of $3K. It ranks #41 of 48 World Cup nations on wealth.
What is Iraq's savings rate?
Households in Iraq save about 12% of disposable income, and 1% of adults participate in the stock market.
How strong is Iraq at the 2026 World Cup?
Iraq enters the 2026 World Cup ranked #58 by FIFA, coached by G. Arnold, with Aymen Hussein as their star player (market value $2M). Their full squad is valued at $65M.
Which group is Iraq in at the 2026 World Cup?
Iraq is drawn in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.
What are Iraq's biggest football achievements?
Iraq's honours include: AFC Asian Cup 2007, WC debut 1986.
