Nickname(s) | Usood al-Rafidayn (Lions of Mesopotamia) | ||
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Association | IFA | ||
Confederation | AFC (Asia) | ||
Sub-confederation | WAFF | ||
Head coach | Emad Mohammed | ||
Captain | Amir Faisal | ||
FIFA code | IRQ | ||
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First international | |||
Iraq 3–1 Saudi Arabia (Ahwaz, Iran; 24 February 1974) | |||
Biggest win | |||
Iraq 15–0 Brunei (Buriram, Thailand; 25 September 2024) | |||
Biggest defeat | |||
Brazil 6–1 Iraq (Córdoba, Argentina; 20 June 2001) | |||
FIFA U-20 World Cup | |||
Appearances | 5 (first in 1977) | ||
Best result | Fourth Place (2013) | ||
AFC U-20 Asian Cup | |||
Appearances | 17 (first in 1975) | ||
Best result | Champions (1975, 1977, 1978, 1988, 2000) | ||
Website | ifa.iq |
The Iraq national under-20 football team represents Iraq in international football competitions in AFC U-20 Asian Cup which Iraq holds 5 titles, as well as any other international football tournaments. The team is controlled by the governing body for football in Iraq, Iraq Football Association (IFA).
The team has qualified five times for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, reaching fourth place in 2013.
Iraq U-20 have been awarded the AFC National Team of the Year award once in 2013, being the only U-20 team to win this award.[1]