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The Iraq Football Association has decided to sack the U19 coaching staff due to lack of certification.
What happened?
The Iraq Football Association held its regular meeting in Baghdad and decided to sack the U19 coaching staff led by Spanish coach Jose Maria Zarco.
Why does it matter for Iraq?
This sacking comes after a series of negative results for the U19 team, including a 3-0 loss to France (2026-06-22).
What's next?
The association will hold a sports media conference in mid-August to discuss the future of the national teams.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Friendly match | France 3-0 Iraq |
The Iraq Football Association has agreed to host the West Asian U19 championship in Basra.
Will the national team's performance be affected?
The national team's performance depends on many factors, including the players' and coaching staff's performance.
The Iraq Football Association has decided to dissolve all committees and administrative, media, and medical staff of the national team.
What's the next plan?
The committees will be re-formed and re-structured, with some committees being renamed according to the comprehensive evaluation that will be presented by the committee in charge of this file.
The Iraq Football Association has set August 14 as the start date for the Iraqi Premier League.
Will the Iraqi Premier League be affected?
The Iraqi Premier League will start on its scheduled date, with the possibility of some changes affecting the performance of the participating teams.
The Iraq Football Association has formed a three-member committee to negotiate the extension of the contract with Australian coach Graham Arnold to lead the national team in the next phase.
What are the chances of contract extension?
The chances of extending the contract with Australian coach Graham Arnold depend on many factors, including the national team's performance and the coach's own performance.
The Iraq Football Association aims to restructure the work within the association and outline the next phase for Iraqi football.
Will the future of Iraqi football be affected?
The future of Iraqi football depends on many factors, including the performance of the national teams and the participating teams in the league.
The Iraq Football Association relies on the support of the Iraqi fans to achieve success in the next phase.
How can the national team be supported?
The national team can be supported by attending matches and cheering on the players.
