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Iraq U23

Iraq

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Emad Mohammed

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The Iraq U23 national football team, known as the "Lions of Mesopotamia," is a powerhouse in Asian youth football, representing Iraq in under-23 competitions. Managed by the Iraq Football Association, the team often plays its home matches in Baghdad or other cities when security allows. The team's colors are the white and green of the national flag. The U23 side has a storied history, most famously winning the AFC U-23 Asian Cup in 2013, which qualified them for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where they achieved a historic fourth-place finish. That generation, including players like Saad Abdul-Amir, became national heroes. The team is known for its resilience, tactical discipline, and fighting spirit, often performing as a cohesive unit that exceeds the sum of its parts. In the modern era, they remain consistent contenders in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup, regularly qualifying for the knockout stages. The Iraq U23 team is a source of immense national pride and a proven producer of talent for the senior national side.

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AFC U23 Asian Cup

2026 Jan 14

Iraq U23