Younis Mahmoud elected president of Iraq Football Association

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Former Iraq international Younis Mahmoud has been elected president of the Iraq Football Association, replacing Adnan Dergali. The election date was listed in sources as May 23, 2026. Mahmoud, one of Iraq’s best-known footballers, now takes on a central role in the country’s football administration. His election ends Dergali’s tenure in the post. The former striker’s record in the game was described as a factor that could bring a new vision to the federation’s leadership. No further details on the election process were immediately available.