Al Zawraa SC is one of the most successful and popular football clubs in Iraq, based in Baghdad and competing in the Iraq Stars League. They play their home matches at the Al Zawraa Stadium. Founded in 1969, the club's colors are blue and white. The name "Al Zawraa" is an ancient name for Baghdad, meaning "the curved," and the club is a civilian institution with massive public support. Al Zawraa's history is one of dominance, particularly from the 1970s through the 1990s, where they won a record number of Iraqi Premier League titles and Iraqi Cups, establishing themselves as a national powerhouse. Their peak era featured legendary Iraqi players like Hussein Saeed and Ahmed Radhi. In the modern league, they remain perennial title contenders, boasting a squad full of Iraqi internationals and playing an attractive, attacking style. The club's fanbase is enormous and spans the entire country, making their matches major events. Al Zawraa is not just a club but a symbol of Iraqi footballing pride and tradition.