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Know your team: Iraq

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Know your team: Iraq

Jeddah: Iraq will head to the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2026 aiming to better their run to semi-finals at the previous edition.

Champions in 2013, Iraq once again showed their pedigree by finishing third at Qatar 2024, their best result in nearly a decade.

West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo stars as Al Nassr continue to dictate

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Ronaldo stars as Al Nassr continue to dictate

Doha: Al Nassr Club stayed firmly in charge of the Saudi Pro League title race with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice in their 3-0 win over Al Akhdoud.

Al Gharafa SC's push for Qatar Stars League glory suffered a setback while Al Ain FC were held in the UAE.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

Group D: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 5-1 Al Zawraa SC (IRQ)

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

Group D: Al Nassr Club (KSA) 5-1 Al Zawraa SC (IRQ)

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club signalled their title ambition cruising 5-1 past Al Zawraa SC in their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Group D tie at the King Saud University Stadium on Wednesday.

The win meant a perfect group stage campaign for the Saudi Pro League side, with Kingsley Coman starring with a brace in the defeat of Al Zawraa who, however, advanced to the knockout stage ahead of FC Istiklol on goal difference. 

Win sets Al Ahli up nicely for upcoming battles, says Jaissle

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Win sets Al Ahli up nicely for upcoming battles, says Jaissle

Baghdad: Matthias Jaissle wants his Al Ahli Saudi FC side to draw confidence from Monday’s 5-0 win against Al Shorta as they seek to defend their AFC Champions League Elite™ title and target domestic honours.

The victory confirmed Al Ahli Saudi’s Round of 16 spot but there will be no time to celebrate as the Jeddah-based side face three domestic matches in nine days, one of which is against table-topping Al Nassr Club in the Saudi Pro League.

MD6: Al Shorta (IRQ) 0-5 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

MD6: Al Shorta (IRQ) 0-5 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Baghdad: Al Ahli Saudi FC booked their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 with an emphatic 5-0 win against Al Shorta on Monday.

The win moved Matthias Jaissle’s defending champions to 13 points and assured them of a top eight finish in the West Zone while defeat meant almost certain elimination for Iraq’s Al Shorta  despite two matches remaining.

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Tue, 23 Dec, 2025

Preview: Al Shorta (IRQ) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Baghdad: Al Shorta will brace themselves for a backlash when they host Al Ahli Saudi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Al Ahli's unbeaten run on the continent was halted at 22 matches by Sharjah FC and the defending champions will be on a mission to redeem themselves against an Al Shorta side who have only managed a single point.

Q-final: Jordan hold off Iraq to advance

Sat, 13 Dec, 2025

Q-final: Jordan hold off Iraq to advance

Al Rayyan: Jordan staved off a spirited fightback attempt from Iraq to secure a 1-0 win in their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 quarter-final at Education City Stadium on Friday.

The result meant that Jordan set up a tantalising semi-final meeting with Saudi Arabia - who defeated Palestine 2-1 - on Monday.

Preview: Quarter-finals

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Preview: Quarter-finals

Doha: Hopes are high that an Asian team will lift the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after six of the continent's representatives advanced to the quarter-finals.

United Arab Emirates were the final Asian side to confirm their last eight spot, joining Palestine, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq.

Ahead of the quarter-finals which will be played on Thursday and Friday, the-AFC.com takes a look at the match-ups.

Group D: Algeria 2-0 Iraq

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Group D: Algeria 2-0 Iraq

Al Rayyan: Iraq fell to a 2-0 defeat against Algeria in their final FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Group D tie at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday.

The result left Iraq finishing second in the standings with six points to set up a quarter-final against Group C winners Jordan, while Algeria’s top placing earned them a clash with the United Arab Emirates.

Preview - Group D: MD3

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD3

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to end their Group D campaign with victory against Algeria in the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 on Tuesday.

Defending champions Algeria, however, will be determined to - at the very least - avoid defeat as Sudan - who play Bahrain - could pip them to a quarter-final spot.

Group D: Sudan 0-2 Iraq

Sun, 07 Dec, 2025

Group D: Sudan 0-2 Iraq

Doha: Iraq left it late to beat Sudan 2-0 in their Group D tie to advance to the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 knockout stage on Saturday.

Iraq - with two wins - are assured of a top two finish and face Algeria on Tuesday while Sudan - on one point - face Bahrain.

Preview - Group D: MD2

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

Preview - Group D: MD2

Doha: Iraq will be aiming to tighten their grip on a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 when they face Sudan in their Group D tie at Stadium 974 on Saturday.

Graham Arnold’s charges edged Bahrain 2-1 and have a two-point advantage at the summit after Sudan held 2021 champions Algeria to a goalless draw.

Ebrahim Lutfalla’s own goal gave Iraq the momentum to secure an opening day victory with Mohanad Ali doubling their lead in the 25th minute  before Bahrain scored a late consolation through Sayed Hashim.