10 Defining Moments from 2016 in Iraqi Football
2016 was a year headlined by surprises and heartbreaks all over the world. Whether it was Leicester City’s incredible triumph, The Cleveland Cavaliers’ amazing comeback, or the loss of...
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How they rated? Breaking down Iraq’s performance player by player at Rio 2016.
The following article was written by Hassanane Balal, friend of SoccerIraq and owner of IraqFootball.me. You can find similar articles and content to this by visiting and subscribing to...
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Iraq eliminated from Olympics as Rio 2016 dream comes to an end
Thirty attempts, three shots off the woodwork and ninety minutes later, Iraq and South Africa shared the spoils in their final group match. The encounter concluded the Olympic journey for the...
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Match Report: Brazil U23 0-0 Iraq U23
What happened on Sunday night in Brasilia was a result not many thought the Lions could pull off. Iraqi supporters celebrated a performance that made the sporting world stand up and take notice...
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Match Report: Iraq U23 0-0 Denmark U23
The tournament opener was very intense and unpredictable yet Iraq were frustratingly close to picking up three points. The game started off with a dangerous counter attack from the Danes when...
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Road to Rio: How Iraq Qualified to Their Fifth Olympic Games
Greek Emperors In 2004, the footballing world stood and took notice of Iraq as they participated in their fourth Olympic games. Entering the competition as real underdogs the Lions were expected...
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