Iraq National Team Launches New Season with Ambitions of Competition and Development
The Iraqi Football Association has set a date for the draw of the Iraqi Premier League for the 2026-2027 season, with 20 teams participating, in preparation for the launch of a new version of the league that aims to provide a more advanced level of technical and organizational standards.
New Season with Developmental Standards
Hussein Al-Kharsani, the spokesperson for the Iraqi Premier League, said that the upcoming season will witness greater interest in developing the competition from various aspects, which will contribute to raising the level of competition between clubs and improving the image of the league at both local and international levels.
Support for National Teams
The development of the Iraqi Premier League comes in light of the importance of the competition as the primary source of discovering and preparing players for national teams, which are awaiting important challenges at regional, Asian, and Gulf levels.
New Faces
The upcoming version of the Iraqi Premier League will feature the participation of three new teams: Al-Jolan, Gas Al-Shamal, and Karbala, which will increase the number of participating teams and raise the level of competition during the new season.
Launch of a New Season
As the draw approaches, the Iraqi fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of a new season that promises a strong competition, a higher technical level, and additional steps towards developing Iraqi football.
Last Result
In a previous match, Iraq lost 3-0 to France in a friendly match on June 22, 2026, as part of the preparations for the 2026 World Cup finals.
Recent Form
In their last five matches, Iraq has had mixed results, losing four matches and withdrawing from one match.
