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

AFC U23 Asian Cup

Gulf Olympic Cup

AGC U23

Men's Olympic Football Tournament

WAFF U23 Championship

UAE Dubai Cup

MAS Intercontinental Cup

2025-2026

Competition

Time

Round

Home

Away

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

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2025-09-09 20:00

Iraq U23

Cambodia U23

0-0

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2025-09-06 17:00

Oman U23

Iraq U23

0-0

AFC U23 Asian Cup

2025-09-03 17:00

Iraq U23

Pakistan U23

1-0

Iraq U23 Fixtures, Results & Match Schedule

Keep up with every Iraq U23 fixture throughout the current tournament 2025-2026 on Tiger Scores 365. From upcoming matches to final results, this page brings together the club's complete match schedule, helping fans follow every stage of the season in one place.

Representing Iraq, Iraq U23 has been part of the league since 0. Guided by Emad Mohammed, the team plays its home games at the home stadium, a venue with a seating capacity of the available seating capacity. Match schedules, kick-off times, and results are updated regularly using official competition data to ensure accurate and reliable coverage.

Whether you're looking for today's fixture, the next game, or recent match results, Tiger Scores 365 provides everything you need to follow Iraq U23. Alongside fixtures and results, you can also explore live scores, league standings, Iraq U23 player statistics, team performance, and season records for the current tournament 2025-2026 and other football competitions worldwide.

Standings

AFC U23 Asian Cup 2025-2026

Qualifying Round

Groups