Iraq announces preparatory program for 2027 Asia Cup
The national team will begin a series of camps and friendly and official matches to prepare for the 2027 Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia, starting with a gathering in Basra followed by a camp in Doha before heading to the tournament.
The Iraqi national football team is preparing to undertake an intensive preparatory program over the coming months ahead of its participation in the 2027 AFC Asian Cup finals scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia.
The team will open its program with a gathering in Basra from 9 to 17 November 2026, during the FIFA window, where it will take part in a four-team tournament in which it will face Iran, Palestine and Lebanon, and will play two matches.
Preparations will continue with a training camp starting in the Qatari capital Doha on 1 January 2027; the team will play a friendly against Vietnam on 4 January before heading to Saudi Arabia on 6 January to participate in the tournament finals.
Iraq will begin its Asia Cup campaign against Tajikistan on 10 January, then meet Australia on 14 January, and conclude the group matches against Singapore on 19 January.
If the team qualifies for the knockout stages, the round of 16 will begin on 25 January 2027.
