Iraq national under-20 football team
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Nickname(s) | Young Lions of Mesopotamia Leyouth Al-Rafidayn (ليوث الرافدين) | ||
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Association | IFA | ||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | WAFF | ||
Head coach | Ehsan Turki | ||
Captain | Amir "Amoori" Faisal | ||
FIFA code | IRQ | ||
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First international | |||
Iraq ![]() ![]() (Ahwaz, Iran; 24 February 1974) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Iraq ![]() ![]() (Kuwait City, Kuwait; 6 April 1975) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Brazil ![]() ![]() (Córdoba, Argentina; 20 June 2001) | |||
FIFA U-20 World Cup | |||
Appearances | 5 (first in 1977) | ||
Best result | Fourth Place (2013) | ||
AFC U-20 Asian Cup | |||
Appearances | 17 (first in 1975) | ||
Best result | Champions (1975, 1977, 1978, 1988, 2000) | ||
Website | ifa.iq |
The Iraq national under-20 football team represents Iraq in international football competitions in AFC U-20 Asian Cup which Iraq holds 5 titles, as well as any other international football tournaments. The team is controlled by the governing body for football in Iraq, Iraq Football Association (IFA).
The team has qualified five times for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, reaching fourth place in 2013.
Iraq U-20 have been awarded the AFC National Team of the Year award once in 2013, being the only U-20 team to win this award.[1]
Recent results and fixtures[edit]
The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.
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Win Draw Loss Cancelled
2023[edit]
22 April 2023 Friendly | Iraq ![]() | 3–2 | ![]() | Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cádiz, Spain |
16:00 UTC+1 |
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Stadium: Estadio El Palmar |
25 April 2023 Friendly | Iraq ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Jerez, Cádiz, Spain |
19:00 UTC+1 |
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Stadium: Estadio Municipal de Chapín |
3 May 2023 Friendly | Iraq ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Arcos de la Frontera, Spain |
19:00 UTC+1 |
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Stadium: Nuevo Estadio Antonio Barbadillo |
22 May 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Uruguay ![]() | 4–0 | ![]() | La Plata, Argentina |
18:00 UTC−4 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de La Plata |
25 May 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Tunisia ![]() | 3–0 | ![]() | La Plata, Argentina |
18:00 UTC−4 |
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Report | Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de La Plata |
28 May 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup | Iraq ![]() | 0–0 | ![]() | La Plata, Argentina |
15:00 UTC−4 | Report | Stadium: Estadio Ciudad de La Plata |
2024[edit]
20 March 2024 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship | Australia ![]() | 2–1 | ![]() | Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 AST | Report |
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Stadium: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium |
23 March 2024 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship | Iraq ![]() | 1–1 (4–3 p) | ![]() | Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 UTC+3 |
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Stadium: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium | |
Penalties | ||||
26 March 2024 2024 WAFF U-23 Championship | Iraq ![]() | 1–3 | ![]() | Hofuf, Saudi Arabia |
20:00 (UTC+3) | Stadium: Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium |
2 June 2024 Friendly | Iraq ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Baghdad, Iraq |
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Stadium: Al-Shaab Stadium Referee: Mohammed Tariq |
5 June 2024 Friendly | Iraq ![]() | 0–1 | ![]() | Baghdad, Iraq |
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Stadium: Al-Shaab Stadium |
Players[edit]
Current squad[edit]
The following players were named in the squad for the friendly games against Oman. [2]
Caps and goals correct as of 28 May 2023, after the game against England
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club |
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1 | GK | Laith Qasim | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
12 | GK | Wissam Ali | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
22 | GK | Sajjad Nayef | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
2 | DF | Mohammed Ghalib | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
3 | DF | Moussa Alaa | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
6 | DF | Hussein Fahim | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
17 | DF | Muslim Moussa | 11 March 2005 | 10 | 1 | ![]() |
24 | DF | Ali Kareem | 0 | 0 | ||
14 | MF | Halgurd Jaafer | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
10 | MF | Amir Faisal | 1 May 2005 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | MF | Moammel Mahmoud | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
21 | MF | Laith Dhia | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
26 | MF | Mustafa Nawaf | 5 May 2005 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
25 | MF | Saif Kamil | 0 | 0 | ||
15 | MF | Ali Mokhalad | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
7 | FW | Mohammed Jameel | 25 November 2005 | 16 | 3 | ![]() |
11 | FW | Ali Hayder | 1 October 2005 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | FW | Karrar Jaafar | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
16 | FW | Ahmed Jasim | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |
9 | FW | Ali Akbar Taher | 30 December 2006 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
23 | FW | Arian Amyn | 1 November 2006 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
FW | Botan Ameen | 24 April 2007 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Recent call-ups[edit]
The following players have been called up within the last 12 months.
Coaching staff[edit]
Position | Name | Nationality |
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Manager: | Emad Mohammed | ![]() |
Assist. manager: | Haidar Abdul-Jabar | ![]() |
Assist. manager: | Ahmed Wali | ![]() |
Assist. manager: | Ehsan Turki | ![]() |
Goalk. manager: | Nouri Abid Zaid | ![]() |
Fitnes. manager: | Waleed Jumaa | ![]() |
Technical analyst: | Muntadher Mujbel | ![]() |
Physiotherapist: | Falah Jassim | ![]() |
Physiotherapist: | Ahmed Khaseif | ![]() |
Managing Director: | Mohammed Nasser Shakroun | ![]() |
Technical Supervisor: | Khalaf Jalal | ![]() |
Team Manager: | Qahtan Al-Maliki | ![]() |
Media Coordinator: | Nadeem Kareem | ![]() |
Updated to match played April 2023
Source:[citation needed]
Head coach history[edit]
Head coaches by years (2000–present)
- As of 31 March 2024
Name | Period | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % | Achievements |
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2000 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 40.00 | |
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2000 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.00 | 2000 AFC Youth Championship: ![]() 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship: Group Stage |
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2001 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | |
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2001 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 42.86 | |
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2001–2002 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.56 | |
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2002 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.67 | |
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2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
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2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
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2005–2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
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2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
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2008 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 25.00 | |
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2009–2010 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 36.36 | |
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2011–2013 | 42 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 54.76 | 2012 AFC U-19 Championship: ![]() 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Fourth Place AFC National Team of the Year |
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2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 | |
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2014 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.00 | |
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2015–2016 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.85 | |
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2017–2021 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 30.77 | 2019 WAFF U-18 Championship: ![]() |
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2021–2024 | 25 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 40.00 | 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship: ![]() 2023 AFC U-20 Asian Cup: ![]() 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup: Group Stage |
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2024– | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Competitive record[edit]
FIFA U-20 World Cup[edit]
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AFC U-20 Asian Cup record[edit]
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Year | Result | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | Squad | |
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Champions | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | ||
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Quarter-finals | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 | ||
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Champions | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 | ||
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Champions | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||
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Third Place | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Champions | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | ||
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Fourth Place | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | ||
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Group stage | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 13 | ||
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Champions | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 3 | ||
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Quarterfinals | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | Squad | |
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Quarterfinals | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | Squad | |
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Group stage | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | Squad | |
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Squad | |
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Runners-up | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 3 | Squad | |
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Group stage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | Squad | |
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Quarterfinals | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | Squad | |
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Group stage | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | Squad | |
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Runners-up | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | Squad | |
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To be determined | ||||||||
Total | Best: Champions | 81 | 41 | 21 | 19 | 156 | 80 |
Arab Cup U-20 record[edit]
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WAFF U-18 Championship record[edit]
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Minor tournaments[edit]
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Iraq Stars League[edit]
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Honours[edit]
Titles[edit]
- Fourth place: 2013
Champions (5): 1975*, 1977, 1978*, 1988, 2000 (* shared)
Runners-up (2): 2012, 2023
Third place: 1982
Awards[edit]
See also[edit]
- Iraq national football team
- Iraq national under-23 football team
- Iraq national under-17 football team