Football in Iraq

Football in Iraq
CountryIraq
Governing bodyIraq Football Association
National team(s)men's national team
National competitions
Club competitions
International competitions

The sport of football in the country of Iraq is run by the Iraq Football Association.[1][2] The association administers the national football team as well as the Iraqi football league system.[3][4][5][6][7] Football is the most popular sport in Iraq.[8]

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