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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.

Group D: Iraq 2-1 Bahrain

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Group D: Iraq 2-1 Bahrain

Doha: Iraq got their FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group D campaign off to a flying start with a 2-1 win against Bahrain on Wednesday.

An own goal from Bahrain keeper Ebrahim Lutfalla gave Iraq the momentum before Mohanad Ali sealed the win from inside the box.

Iraq will next meet Sudan on Saturday, with Bahrain taking on defending champions Algeria, who were held to a goalless draw by Sudan in their opening match.

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Jordan 6-1 Philippines; Australia 3-3 Iraq

Aqaba: Australia survived a fightback from Iraq to advance to the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™, with their thrilling Qualifiers Group E tie ending 3-3 on Sunday.

Australia finished on 10 points, with Iraq two behind. Jordan defeated Philippines 6-1 in the earlier match to end their campaign in third. 

Qatar 2025: All you need to know

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Qatar 2025: All you need to know

Doha: The FIFA Arab Cup 2025 kicks off on Monday with 16 teams set to vie for the title.

Ahead of the competition kicking off with Group A action, the-AFC.com sums up all you need to know about the FIFA Arab Cup.

Qualifiers - Group E: Philippines 0-6 Australia; Iraq 1-0 Bhutan

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Philippines 0-6 Australia; Iraq 1-0 Bhutan

Aqaba: Australia and Iraq will battle it out for the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers Group E top spot after registering contrasting wins on Friday.

Australia sauntered 6-0 past the Philippines while Iraq left it late to beat Bhutan 1-0.

Qualifiers - Group E: Iraq 2-2 Jordan; Australia 3-0 Bhutan

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Iraq 2-2 Jordan; Australia 3-0 Bhutan

Aqaba: Australia opened a two-point lead at the top of Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers after a 3-0 win against Bhutan on Wednesday.

Jordan and Iraq, meanwhile, battled to a 2-2 draw.

Group D: Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) 2-1 FC Goa (IND)

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Group D: Al Zawraa SC (IRQ) 2-1 FC Goa (IND)

Baghdad: Al Zawraa SC defeated FC Goa 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group D fixture at the Al Zawraa Stadium on Wednesday to move a step closer to the knockout stage.

Kadhim Raad and Hasan Abdulkareem’s strikes took the sting off Dhurgham Ismail’s own goal and gave the Iraqi side nine points, six behind already-qualified Al Nassr Club and three clear of third-placed FC Istiklol. India’s Goa suffered a fifth consecutive defeat.

Inzaghi sets Al Hilal perfect target

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Inzaghi sets Al Hilal perfect target

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi will not allow his Al Hilal SFC side to rest on their laurels despite securing their fifth straight continental  AFC Champions League Elite™ knockout stage berth with three matches to spare on Tuesday.

The 4-0 success over Iraq’s Al Shorta saw Al Hilal keep their perfect run intact and the 49-year-old is determined to extend their winning momentum until the end of the league stage, with top spot the Italian’s target.

MD5: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 4-0 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

MD5: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 4-0 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC confirmed their Round of 16 spot with three matches to spare after defeating Al Shorta 4-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie at the Kingdom Arena on Tuesday.

Extending their perfect run to five wins means Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal are assured of a top eight spot in the West Zone’s League Stage irrespective of what happens in the remaining matches while Iraq’s Al Shorta are on the brink of elimination with just one point to their name. 

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Riyadh: The odds are stacked against Al Shorta when they travel to face Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/25 on Tuesday.

While Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal have a perfect record of four wins, Iraq's Al Shorta only have a point from their earlier matches.

Qualifiers - Group E: Bhutan 0-5 Jordan; Philippines 2-3 Iraq

Sun, 23 Nov, 2025

Qualifiers - Group E: Bhutan 0-5 Jordan; Philippines 2-3 Iraq

Aqaba: Jordan and Iraq recorded contrasting wins in Group E of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026™ Qualifiers on Saturday. 

Jordan cruised 5-0 past Bhutan while Iraq had to stave off a determined Philippines to clinch a 3-2 victory.

Arnold urges focus as Iraq get set for Bolivia or Suriname showdown

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

Arnold urges focus as Iraq get set for Bolivia or Suriname showdown

Kuala Lumpur: Graham Arnold has called for determination and focus after Iraq were drawn to face either Bolivia or Suriname in a single, winners-take-all FIFA Playoff Tournament tie next March for a place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. 

The draw, conducted at FIFA headquarters in Zürich, placed Iraq directly into the final stage of the inter-confederation playoff as one of the two seeded teams, bypassing the bracket semi-finals and standing just one match away from a historic return to football’s biggest stage.