Iraq’s 2007 Asian Cup triumph — won amid war — is one of football’s most moving stories, a whole country united by an unlikely victory.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Tue 16 June

vs Norway1–4 L

Group game 2 · Mon 22 June

at France17:00

Group game 3 · Fri 26 June

at Senegal0–5 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.