Iraq U23

Iraq

Coach：

Emad Mohammed

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Team Info

tigerscores365 The Iraq U23 national football team, known as the "Lions of Mesopotamia," is a powerhouse in Asian youth football, representing Iraq in under-23 competitions. Managed by the Iraq Football Association, the team often plays its home matches in Baghdad or other cities when security allows. The team's colors are the white and green of the national flag. The U23 side has a storied history, most famously winning the AFC U-23 Asian Cup in 2013, which qualified them for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where they achieved a historic fourth-place finish. That generation, including players like Saad Abdul-Amir, became national heroes. The team is known for its resilience, tactical discipline, and fighting spirit, often performing as a cohesive unit that exceeds the sum of its parts. In the modern era, they remain consistent contenders in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, regularly qualifying for the knockout stages. The Iraq U23 team is a source of immense national pride and a proven producer of talent for the senior national side.

Overview

Matches

Squad

Match Result

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

INT FRL

2026-06-09 22:30

Russia U21

Iraq U23

0-0

INT FRL

2026-06-05 22:30

Russia U21

Iraq U23

1-0

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-14 19:30

Iraq U23

Australia U23

0-0

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-11 22:00

Thailand U23

Iraq U23

0-1

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026-01-08 22:00

Iraq U23

China U23

0-0

Gulf Olympic Cup

2025-12-16 22:00

Saudi Arabia U23

Iraq U23

1-0

Most Value Player

Aymen Hussein

Iraq

450000€

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Iraq U23 Team Profile & Season Overview | current tournament 2025-2026

Discover everything about Iraq U23 on Tiger Scores 365, including the latest team profile, season statistics, Iraq U23 fixtures, Iraq U23 results, Iraq U23 standings, and player information for the current tournament 2025-2026. All team data is updated regularly from official competition records, helping fans stay informed throughout the season.

Founded in 0, Iraq U23 represents Iraq in the league and plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Under the leadership of Emad Mohammed, the club continues to compete across the current current tournament campaign.

Whether you're following the club's latest form, comparing season performance, or tracking league progress, Tiger Scores 365 provides trusted team information, live scores, fixtures, standings, Iraq U23 player statistics, and match insights for the current tournament and football competitions around the world.

Standings

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2025-2026

Qualifying Round

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