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Younis Mahmoud has ousted Adnan Dirjal as the president of the Iraqi Football Association. Latest results: France 3-0 Iraq (2026-06-22).
What happened?
Younis Mahmoud was elected as the president of the Iraqi Football Association, during the elections that took place today (Saturday), in the capital Baghdad, after receiving 38 votes from the members of the General Assembly.
Why it matters for Iraq
Younis Mahmoud is one of the most prominent figures in the history of Iraqi football, after leading the Iraqi national team to win the Asian Cup in 2007.
What comes next?
The elections were held in the presence of the members of the General Assembly of the Association, and under the supervision of the competent committee, to choose the new administration that will lead Iraqi football during the next phase.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | France 3-0 Iraq |
Recent form of the Iraq national team: 0W-1D-4L (LDLLL, most recent first).
Background
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