Iraq meets Jordan in Basra International Stadium for 2026 World Cup qualifying

INA-  Baghdad


Iraq will welcome Jordan to the Basra International Stadium for today's meeting in the Asian section of 2026 World Cup qualifying.

The Iraqi national team is in third spot in Group B with seven points to their name, while Jordan is sitting in second place due to their favourable goal difference.

Iraq are bidding to reach the World Cup for just the second time in their history after making their only previous appearance in the 1986 tournament in Mexico.
 
They made an impressive start to their latest qualification bid, winning all six matches in the second round to finish top of a group which included Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Jordan are dreaming of making their first-ever World Cup appearance after experiencing disappointment in their previous 10 qualifying campaigns.

They made a promising start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying bid, collecting 13 points from six matches to finish in top spot in Group G in the second round.

Iraq boss Jesus Casas could be tempted to name a backline featuring Hussein Ali, Rebin Sulaka, Zaid Tahseen and Merchas Doski.
 
In the final third, Aymen Hussein will be looking to continue his fine form after scoring in each of his 10 international appearances.
 
As for the visitors, goalkeeper Yazeed Abulaila is expected to be shielded by a back three of Abdallah Nasib, Yazan Al-Arab and Mohammad Abualnadi.
 
At the opposite end of the pitch, Montpellier's Mousa Al-Tamari has returned to the national setup following injury, with the 27-year-old set to feature in a forward line with Olwan and Al-Naimat.