2.3% modelled chance to reach the semifinal
Iraq World Cup 2026 chances.
The route model gives Iraq a 5.9% chance to reach the quarterfinal and a 2.3% chance to reach the semifinal. Start with the confirmed games against Norway, France, and Senegal, then see which cities open up along each route.
Confirmed schedule
Iraq plays its World Cup 2026 group games in Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto.
Chance ladder
How far could Iraq go?
These are model estimates for route planning. They use the confirmed bracket path plus a static team-strength rating, so they are not live betting odds and they do not yet ingest match results minute by minute.
Knockouts
58.1%
Quarterfinal
5.9%
Semifinal
2.3%
Final
0.8%
Champion
0.3%
Tournament is live
Check today's games before planning Iraq's route.
The current-slate page shows today's listed matches, kickoff times, cities, stadiums, and links back to the team and match pages that matter next.
Route model
How could Iraq get through?
This is a simple model built on top of the official bracket. Treat it as a planning guide, not a prediction that knows the future.
Win group
15.6%
Finish second
24.3%
Advance as third
18.2%
Out in group
41.9%
Before you book
Turn Iraq's route into a plan.
Iraq is confirmed for Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto. Use those cities as the base case, then keep the knockout rounds flexible until the group table is clearer.
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Iraq World Cup 2026 FAQ
Where does Iraq play in World Cup 2026?
Iraq plays its confirmed World Cup 2026 group games in Boston, Philadelphia, and Toronto.
When is Iraq's first World Cup 2026 match?
Iraq's first group match is Iraq vs Norway on Tue, Jun 16 at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
Who does Iraq play in the group stage?
Iraq plays Norway, France, and Senegal in Group I.
What stadiums does Iraq play at in World Cup 2026?
Iraq's confirmed group-stage stadiums are Gillette Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, and BMO Field.
What is Iraq's possible knockout route?
The knockout route depends on whether Iraq wins Group I, finishes second, or advances as a third-place team. This page maps the likely cities and matches for each route.
Match-by-match path
Win, lose, where next?
Each card shows the chance of reaching that match, the model win chance, and the city that opens up with a win. Most losses end the run; semifinal losers still go to the third-place match.
If group winner
15.6% route probability
Round of 32 · Match 78
New York/New Jersey
Tue, Jun 30 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
15.6%
Win this match: 39.2%
Total path chance: 6.1%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Round of 16
Lose this match: 60.8%
Total path chance: 9.5%
Next: Eliminated
Round of 16 · Match 91
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 5 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
6.1%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 2.3%
Next: Miami · Quarterfinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 3.8%
Next: Eliminated
Quarterfinal · Match 99
Miami
Sat, Jul 11 · Hard Rock Stadium
Chance here
2.3%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.9%
Next: Atlanta · Semifinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 1.4%
Next: Eliminated
Semifinal · Match 102
Atlanta
Wed, Jul 15 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Chance here
0.9%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.3%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Final
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.6%
Next: Miami · Third Place
Final · Match 104
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
0.3%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.1%
Next: World Cup champion
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.2%
Next: Eliminated
If group runner-up
24.3% route probability
Round of 32 · Match 77
Dallas
Tue, Jun 30 · AT&T Stadium
Chance here
24.3%
Win this match: 39.2%
Total path chance: 9.5%
Next: Philadelphia · Round of 16
Lose this match: 60.8%
Total path chance: 14.8%
Next: Eliminated
Round of 16 · Match 90
Philadelphia
Sat, Jul 4 · Lincoln Financial Field
Chance here
9.5%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 3.6%
Next: Boston · Quarterfinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 5.9%
Next: Eliminated
Quarterfinal · Match 97
Boston
Thu, Jul 9 · Gillette Stadium
Chance here
3.6%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 1.4%
Next: Dallas · Semifinal
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 2.2%
Next: Eliminated
Semifinal · Match 101
Dallas
Tue, Jul 14 · AT&T Stadium
Chance here
1.4%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.5%
Next: New York/New Jersey · Final
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.9%
Next: Miami · Third Place
Final · Match 104
New York/New Jersey
Sun, Jul 19 · MetLife Stadium
Chance here
0.5%
Win this match: 38%
Total path chance: 0.2%
Next: World Cup champion
Lose this match: 62%
Total path chance: 0.3%
Next: Eliminated
Model notes
Built for decisions, labelled as an estimate.
Current model version: static team strength plus confirmed schedule and bracket routes, updated July 14, 2026. Use it to compare route risk and travel options. Check official ticket, match, and team sources before booking.