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KickInsights AI Prediction

Iraq World Cup 2026 Prediction

Group I · FIFA Rank #58 · Overall Rating 68.9

Win Probability

0

%

Group Finish

P4

Predicted

Advance Odds

8%

Predicted Exit

Group Stage

Attack Rating

71.9

Defence Rating

63.9

Team Overview

Iraq enter FIFA World Cup 2026 as FIFA rank #58 in Group I with an overall squad rating of 68.9. KickInsights AI gives them a 0.0% tournament win probability and predicts 4th place in the group stage. Recent form shows 7 wins, 1 draws and 3 losses with a 25–11 goal record. The model forecasts a group-stage exit based on predicted standings and tiebreakers. Ratings breakdown: attack 71.9, midfield 73.9, defence 63.9.

Current Form

Record 7W 1D 3L
Goals 25–11
Clean Sheets 4
Form Score 77/100

Last 5 Matches

W W D W L

Squad Analysis

Iraq's 9-man World Cup squad averages 28.6 years of age with a 79.3 form score and 75.8 tournament impact rating. 9 of 9 players are available for selection. The squad comprises 1 goalkeepers, 2 defenders, 4 midfielders and 2 forwards, combining for 33 international goals. Strengths include excellent recent player form, near-full squad availability, proven international goal threat. Potential concerns: limited defensive depth.

1

Goalkeepers

2

Defenders

4

Midfielders

2

Forwards

Key Players

Full squad

Expected Group I Finish

AI-simulated standings after all group-stage fixtures:

  1. 1 France Prediction →
  2. 2 Norway Prediction →
  3. 3 Senegal Prediction →
  4. 4 Iraq

Expected Knockout Path

Our AI model predicts Iraq will not advance beyond the group stage based on simulated standings and tiebreakers.

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Iraq Group Stage Fixtures & Predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Iraq's chances of winning World Cup 2026?

KickInsights AI assigns Iraq a 0.0% probability of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup based on squad strength, recent form, FIFA ranking (#58) and simulated knockout outcomes.

Where will Iraq finish in Group I?

Our AI predicts Iraq to finish in position 4 in Group I after simulating all group-stage fixtures using predicted scores and tiebreakers.

Will Iraq advance from the group stage?

Based on predicted group standings, Iraq have approximately a 8% chance of advancing to the knockout round. The predicted exit stage is Group Stage.

What is Iraq's predicted knockout path at World Cup 2026?

Our model does not project them beyond the group stage.

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