The clash between Iraq and Oman in the FIFA World Cup 2026 AFC Qualifiers took place at the Basra International Stadium, offering fans a thrilling encounter between two competitive sides. Both teams entered the match with high stakes, as they aimed to secure crucial points in their quest to qualify for the World Cup. Iraq, with their strong home advantage, faced off against Oman, who were determined to make a statement on the road.
Date: September 5, 2024
Venue: Basra International Stadium, Basrah
Competition: FIFA World Cup 26™ AFC Qualifiers, Group B
Iraq vs Oman Head-to-Head
The historical head-to-head record between Iraq and Oman reflects a competitive rivalry:
- Iraq Wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- Oman Wins: 2
Iraq vs Oman Recent Encounters:
- 21:30 – Iraq 3-2 Oman (Group Stage · Group 1)
- 21:30 – Iraq 0-0 Oman (Friendlies 3)
- 20:30 – Iraq 0-0 Oman (Oman wins 4-3 on penalties, Group Stage · Group A)
- 18:30 – Oman 1-0 Iraq (Round Four · Group B)
Iraq vs Oman Lineups
Here are the Iraq National Football Team vs Oman National Football Team lineups today (Sep 5, 2024)
Iraq (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Jalal Hassan
- Defenders: Rebin Ghareeb, Hussein Ali, Mustafa Saadoon, Zaid Tahseen
- Midfielders: Ibrahim Bayesh, Ali Jasim, Amjed Attwan
- Forwards: Aymen Hussein, Youssef Amyn, Hussain
Substitute: Ali Kadhim, Hussein Hasan, Suad Natiq, Munaf Younus, Ahmed Al Hajjaj, Mustafa Saadoon, Safaa Hadi, Zidane Iqbal, Amjed Attwan, Ali Al Hamadi, Mohanad Ali, Danilo Al Saed
Iraq Football Team Manager: Jesus CASAS
Oman (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Ibrahim Al Mukhaini
- Defenders: Mohammed Al Musalami, Khalid Al Braiki, Abdul Aziz Al Shamousi, Abdullah Fawaz
- Midfielders: Zahir Al Aghbari, Harib Al Saadi, Ali Al Busaidi
- Forwards: Muhsen Al Ghassani, Omar Al Malki, Abdulrahman Al Mushaifri
Substitute: Faiyz Al Rusheidi, Al Rajhi Ibrahim, Ghanim Al Habashi, Al Kaabi Ahmed, Al Braiki Khalid, Zahir Al Aghbari, Omar Al Malki, Abdullah Fawaz, Al Harthi Amjad, Sultan Badar Al Marzuq, Al Ghassani Muhsen, Nasser Al Rawahi
Oman Football Team Manager: Jaroslav Šilhavý
Iraq vs Oman First Half Summary
In the first half of the match, Iraq took an early lead with Aymen Hussein scoring in the 13th minute, assisted by Ali Jasim. Despite Oman’s efforts, including a notable shot by Harib Al Saadi, Iraq’s goalkeeper made key saves, maintaining their 1-0 advantage.
Iraq vs Oman Second Half Summary
The second half saw Oman increase their attacking intensity, but Iraq’s goalkeeper continued to thwart their attempts with crucial saves. Despite multiple substitutions and Oman’s persistent pressure, including a last-minute offside call, Iraq’s defense held strong. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Iraq, reflecting their effective defense and timely goal. Despite Oman’s late attempts, including a final offside call in the 90’+1 minute, Iraq secured a 1-0 victory, reflecting their effective combination of defense and opportunistic attacking play.
Iraq vs Oman Timeline
Here are the Iraq National Football Team vs Oman National Football Team timeline today (Sep 5, 2024)
- 1′: Oman’s goalkeeper pulls off a crucial save.
- 4′: Hussain (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
- 5′: Youssef Amyn (Iraq) is ruled offside.
- 9′: Ali Jasim (Iraq) takes a corner kick.
- 13′: Goal! Aymen Hussein (Iraq) scores the opening goal with assistance from Ali Jasim. The score is 1-0 in favor of Iraq.
- 16′: Merchass Doski (Iraq) blocks a shot from Oman.
- 21′: Ibrahim Bayesh (Iraq) commits a foul.
- 25′: Harib Al Saadi (Oman) attempts an effort on goal; the goalkeeper of Iraq makes a save.
- 28′: Ali Jasim (Iraq) commits a foul.
- 33′: The referee pauses the match.
- 39′: Oman’s goalkeeper makes a save.
- 43′: Amir Al Ammari (Iraq) commits a foul.
- 45′: Ahmed Al Khamisi (Oman) attempts an effort on goal.
- 45’+1′: Osamah Rashid (Iraq) commits a foul.
- 45’+3′: Hussain (Iraq) attempts another effort on goal.
Half-Time Score: Iraq 1-0 Oman
Second Half
- 45′: Substitutions for Oman: Zahir Al Aghbari and Muhsen Al Ghassani come on for Issam Al Sabhi and Mohamed Hamed Al Ghafri.
- 48′: Ibrahim Bayesh (Iraq) commits a foul.
- 49′-50′: The goalkeeper of Iraq pulls off consecutive saves.
- 54′: Abdulrahman Al Mushaifri (Oman) attempts a goal.
- 60′: Substitutions for both teams: Khalid Al Braiki and Mohammed Al Musalami replace Al Mushaifri and Abdul Aziz Al Shamousi for Oman, while Ali Jasim and Munaf Younus replace Amjed Attwan and Osamah Jabbar for Iraq.
- 61′: Hussain (Iraq) commits a foul.
- 66′: Zaid Tahseen (Iraq) commits a foul.
- 68′: The referee resumes the match.
- 71′: Hussain (Iraq) commits another foul.
- 72′-74′: The match pauses and resumes with substitutions: Mustafa Saadoon replaces Hussain Ali for Iraq, and Omar Al Malki and Abdullah Fawaz replace Abdulrahman Al Mushaifri and Ahmed Al Khamisi for Oman.
- 79′: The match pauses and resumes.
- 83′: Aymen Hussein (Iraq) attempts an effort on goal.
- 84′: Substitutions for both teams: Danilo Al Saed and Youssef Amyn come on for Ali Jasim and Amjad Attwan for Iraq, while Abdulrahman Al Mushaifri and Omar Al Malki replace Khalid Al Braiki and Abdullah Fawaz for Oman.
- 85′: Jameel Al Yahmadi (Oman) takes a corner kick.
- 88′: The Iraqi goalkeeper makes a crucial save.
- 90′: A foul by A. Attwan (Iraq). Ali Al-Busaidi (Oman) takes a corner kick.
- 90’+1′: Abdul Aziz Al Shamousi (Oman) is ruled offside.
Full-Time Score: Iraq 1-0 Oman
Iraq vs Oman Stats
Here are the Iraq National Football Team vs Oman National Football Team stats today (Sep 5, 2024)
- Possession: Iraq 45%, Oman 55%
- Shots on Target: Iraq 4, Oman 7
- Corners: Iraq 4, Oman 8
- Fouls: Iraq 14, Oman 11
- Offside: Iraq 3, Oman 2
Iraq vs Oman Impact on Points Table
With this victory, Iraq secures 3 crucial points, enhancing their chances of qualification for the FIFA World Cup. Oman, despite their efforts, misses the opportunity to close the gap in the standings.
Iraq vs Oman Stellar Performer of the Match
Aymen Hussein (Iraq) – Scored the decisive goal and was instrumental in both offensive and defensive plays throughout the match.
The match between Iraq and Oman was a closely contested battle, with Iraq emerging victorious thanks to Aymen Hussein’s early goal. The game saw numerous attempts from both sides, with Iraq’s goalkeeper making key saves to preserve their lead. Iraq’s tactical play and strong defensive stance ensured they secured the win, making a significant impact on their World Cup qualification campaign. Oman will look to regroup and improve their performance in their upcoming fixtures.
