Iraq vs South Korea Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Taegeuk Warriors were the better team when they battled Iraq last time.

The Iraq national football team are all set to host the South Korea national football team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers. The intense confrontation between the two teams will take place at the Basra International Stadium.

The Iraq national football team will be at home, but will not be feeling very confident as they have not been able to secure any positive outcomes against South Korea in their last few meetings. They have a chance here to play in the FIFA World Cup 2026 edition, and for that, a win is necessary.

The hard work continues for our Lions in Basra! 💪 #Iraq #AsianQualifiers pic.twitter.com/fCYDo9UI2m

— Iraq National Team (@IraqNT_EN) May 29, 2025

The South Korea national football team are at the top of the Group B standings. The Taegeuk Warriors have not lost any of their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers fixtures. They will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the points table.

Despite being away from home, the South Korean side will be feeling confident.

Kick-off:

• Location: Basra, Iraq
• Stadium: Basra International Stadium
• Date: Thursday, June 5
• Kick-off Time: 23:45 IST/ 19:15 GMT/ 15:15 ET/ 12:15 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Iraq: W-L-L-D-L

South Korea: W-W-D-D-D

Players to Watch

Aymen Hussein (Iraq)

Aymen Hussein is the top goal scorer for his nation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. He has scored eight goals in 12 matches for his side. The 29-year-old is going to play an important role up front for the hosts.

Son Heung-min (South Korea)

Son Heung-min won his first-ever title with Tottenham Hotspur this season. The 32-year-old forward has a whole lot of experience and has shown some great performances for the South Korea national football team. He might come out on top as the game-changer.

Match Facts

• South Korea are unbeaten in the last 12 matches.
• Iraq have not won any of their last six matches against South Korea.
• The hosts have not won any of their last four games.

Iraq vs South Korea: Betting Tips and Odds

• South Korea to win @6/5 William Hill
• Son Heung-min to score @4/1 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @2/9 bet365

Injury and Team News

All of the selected players for both national football teams are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 26

Iraq won: 5

South Korea won: 10

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineups

Iraq predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Al Fadhli (GK); Solaka, Hashim, Rahman; Bayesh, Attwan, Al Ammari, Al Hajjaj; Amyn, Jasim; Hussein

South Korea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Hyeon-Woo (GK); Seol Young-Woo, Yu-Min, Kyung-Won, Tae-Seok; In-Beom, Park Yong-Woo; Dong-Gyeong, Jae-Sung, Hee-Chan; Son

Match Prediction

Taegeuk Warriors are at the top of their group and might come up with another top performance against the hosts. South Korea are likely to secure a win against Iraq in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers fixture.

Prediction: Iraq 1-2 South Korea

Telecast Details

India – Fancode

Indonesia – GTV

Japan – DAZN Japan

Australia – Paramount+

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