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IraqWhat is the Iraq national team's nickname?Reveal answerHide
Lions of Mesopotamia
Who did Iraq face in the 2007 Asian Cup final?Reveal answerHide
Saudi Arabia — Iraq won 1-0
How many Asian Cups had Iraq won by summer 2026?Reveal answerHide
One — 2007
Iraq's national-team nickname comes from two rivers — which ones?Reveal answerHide
The Tigris and the Euphrates — hence "Lions of Mesopotamia" (Usood al-Rafidayn)
Who scored Iraq's only goal in the 2007 Asian Cup final?Reveal answerHide
Younis Mahmoud
How many times had Iraq qualified for the World Cup before 2026?Reveal answerHide
Once — Mexico 1986
Which Iraq captain lifted the 2007 Asian Cup?Reveal answerHide
Younis Mahmoud
At the 2026 World Cup Iraq were drawn with Norway, Senegal and a former world champion who beat them 3-0 — who?Reveal answerHide
France
Who was named MVP of the 2007 Asian Cup?Reveal answerHide
Younis Mahmoud — Iraq's captain
After how many years of absence did Iraq return to the World Cup at the 2026 finals?Reveal answerHide
40 years — since the 1986 World Cup
How was Iraq's goal in the 2007 Asian Cup final scored?Reveal answerHide
A header from Hawar Mulla Mohammed's corner
Who scored Iraq's only goal at the 1986 World Cup?Reveal answerHide
Ahmed Radhi — vs Belgium
Who knocked Iraq out 3-2 in the 2023 Asian Cup round of 16 after Iraq had led?Reveal answerHide
Jordan
What is Younis Mahmoud's nickname?Reveal answerHide
“The Assassin” (Al-Saffah)
Which Spanish coach led Iraq to the Gulf Cup 25 title in Basra?Reveal answerHide
Jesús Casas
In the fourth round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, which team tied Iraq 0-0 and took the direct spot ahead of them?Reveal answerHide
Saudi Arabia
The scorer of Iraq's only goal at the 1986 World Cup died in 2020 of which illness?Reveal answerHide
COVID-19 — Ahmed Radhi
Who became the first Iraqi to play in Serie A when he joined Udinese in summer 2015?Reveal answerHide
Ali Adnan — the left-back
In which city did Iraq lift the 2007 Asian Cup?Reveal answerHide
Jakarta
Which Brazilian coach led Iraq to the 2007 Asian Cup title?Reveal answerHide
Jorvan Vieira
Who did Iraq knock out on penalties in the 2007 Asian Cup semifinal?Reveal answerHide
South Korea
Which Iraqi goalkeeper made a crucial save in the 2007 Asian Cup semifinal shootout?Reveal answerHide
Noor Sabri
Which tournament favorite did Iraq beat 3-1 in the 2007 Asian Cup group stage?Reveal answerHide
Australia
Which FIFA tournament did Iraq play in 2009 thanks to their Asian Cup title?Reveal answerHide
The Confederations Cup — in South Africa
Where did Iraq finish at the 2004 Athens Olympics?Reveal answerHide
Fourth
What did the Japanese media call Japan's 2-2 tie with Iraq in 1994 World Cup qualifying?Reveal answerHide
“The Agony of Doha”
Who did Iraq face in the 25th Gulf Cup final?Reveal answerHide
Oman — 3-2 after extra time
At which stadium did Iraq lift the 25th Gulf Cup in 2023?Reveal answerHide
Basra International Stadium
Who scored both goals in Iraq's win over Japan at the 2023 Asian Cup?Reveal answerHide
Aymen Hussein
Why was Aymen Hussein sent off right after scoring in the 2023 Asian Cup round of 16?Reveal answerHide
For his celebration — a second yellow card
Who did Iraq beat in Basra with a last-gasp penalty to reach the 2026 World Cup intercontinental playoff?Reveal answerHide
United Arab Emirates — 2-1 (3-2 on aggregate)
Who did Iraq beat 2-1 in Monterrey to take the last place at the 2026 World Cup?Reveal answerHide
Bolivia
Which Australian coach took Iraq to the 2026 World Cup?Reveal answerHide
Graham Arnold
In which Gulf country did Younis Mahmoud play most of his club career?Reveal answerHide
Qatar
Which Iraqi striker is nicknamed “Mimi”?Reveal answerHide
Mohanad Ali
Which Iraqi was top scorer of the 2023 Asian Cup with six goals?Reveal answerHide
Aymen Hussein
Which Iraq international came through Manchester United's academy and played for their first team in the Champions League in 2021?Reveal answerHide
Zidane Iqbal
Who won the Asian Footballer of the Year award in 1988?Reveal answerHide
Ahmed Radhi
At the Athens 2004 Olympics, Iraq opened with a shock 4-2 win over which European team?Reveal answerHide
Portugal
Who coached Iraq's Olympic team to fourth place at Athens 2004?Reveal answerHide
Adnan Hamad
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Questions on Iraq and thousands of players and clubs, in one match: each team picks its categories, the ref reads from a TV or phone, and the most points wins.
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