Younis Mahmoud Elected President of the Iraq Football Association

Iraqi football legend Younis Mahmoud has been elected president of the Iraq Football Association, taking a key role in shaping the future of the country’s game. The appointment marks a major change in Iraqi football administration and places Mahmoud at the center of national sports governance. Mahmoud succeeds Adnan Dergali, who previously held the post. His election was reported with the date of 23 May 2026. Mahmoud’s successful career as a footballer is being viewed as an asset for the federation’s leadership, with expectations that he will bring a new vision to its management. The move is expected to give Iraqi football a high-profile figure with deep experience in the sport as it looks ahead to its next phase of development.