Iraq national team TV schedule

Iraq National Team TV schedule and streaming links

Our Iraq National Football Team TV schedule lays out where you can find matches for Usood al-Rafidayn.

• Nickname: Lions of Mesopotamia (Usood Al-Rafidain)
• Manager: Graham Arnold
• Best World Cup Finish: Group Stage (1986, 2026)
• Best AFC Asian Cup Finish: Champions (2007)
• Star Players: Ali Al-Hamadi, Amir Al-Ammari, Ali Jasim

Where can I watch Iraq on U.S. TV and streaming?

Following the Iraq Men’s National Team in the United States requires toggling different networks depending on the specific competition tier, cleanly split between major global tournament stages and Asian regional windows.

Watch Iraq on Fubo:

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FIFA World Cup

When the Lions of Mesopotamia hunt for history on soccer’s ultimate stage at the FIFA World Cup, the viewing architecture is completely consolidated for American viewers across two major networks.

• English Language: FOX Sports holds exclusive broadcast rights, distributing group-stage blockbusters and knockout matches across network FOX, FS1, and FS2.
• Spanish Language: Coverage belongs entirely to NBCUniversal, broadcasting linearly via Telemundo or Universo, and streaming every single match live on Peacock.

AFC Asian Cup & World Cup Qualifiers

For all continental matches—including the prestigious AFC Asian Cup and Asian World Cup Qualifying rounds—the exclusive broadcast home in the United States is Paramount+. CBS Sports controls the broadcasting rights for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), making their standalone streaming service an absolute necessity for die-hard fans following the team through multi-year qualification cycles.

International Friendlies

Exhibition games and friendlies played outside of official AFC centralized windows do not possess a permanent television home. These localized rights are negotiated on a match-by-match basis, frequently sliding onto streaming platforms like ESPN+ or specialized international networks.

To ensure comprehensive coverage that captures the World Cup cycle, continental trophy defenses, and mid-week AFC qualifiers, combining a live TV streaming service like Fubo, DirecTV Stream, or YouTube TV (to capture FOX and Telemundo channels) alongside a standalone Paramount+ subscription is the ultimate setup for a follower of Iraqi football.