Iraq rises to 56th in FIFA rankings after 1-1 draw with Spain

LA CORUÑA, Spain — Iraq's national football team rose one spot in FIFA's live world rankings to 56th after a 1-1 draw with Spain in a friendly match on Sunday. The game was played at Riazor Stadium in La Coruña as part of Iraq's preparation for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The result helped Iraq climb one position in FIFA's live rankings following the match. The draw also affected Iraq's standing in Asia, where the team now ranks seventh. Japan leads the Asian continent, followed by Iran and South Korea. Globally, Argentina remains at the top of the rankings, with Spain and France in second and third place respectively. Iraq's national team will continue its preparation program ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, with additional friendly matches scheduled as part of their buildup.