Iraq2 days agoFifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about IraqGet the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at Iraq.2 days ago5 days agoWars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup waitIraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.5 days ago6 days agoAl-Hamadi and Iqbal named in Iraq's World Cup squadIpswich forward Ali Al-Hamadi and Manchester United youth product Zidane Iqbal are part of Iraq's squad for the 2026 World Cup.6 days ago16 May 2026US charges Iraqi with plots to target Jews in cities from London to LAMohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi allegedly "directed and urged others to attack US and Israeli interests", in retaliation for the Iran war.16 May 202630 Apr 2026'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in IraqBefore the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.30 Apr 20268 Apr 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson released after kidnap in Iraq, officials say US officials say they are now "working to support her safe departure from Iraq".8 Apr 20261 Apr 2026The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to knowThe final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.1 Apr 202631 Mar 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in BaghdadThe US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.31 Mar 202615 Mar 2026US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in IraqThe aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.15 Mar 2026...
