Zaid Ismail
Iraq
Age
24
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Zaid Ismail
Zaid Ismail goes to the 2026 World Cup in Graham Arnold's Iraq 26, where he plays as a defensive midfielder. The Al-Talaba SC man is 24 at kick-off and valued at around €500k.
He takes 6 senior caps into the tournament, with 30 appearances and 4 goals for Al-Talaba SC this season. Iraq begin in Group I alongside France, Senegal and Norway, having come through the Inter-confederation play-off Path 2 on 31 March 2026.
He takes 6 senior caps into the tournament, with 30 appearances and 4 goals for Al-Talaba SC this season. Iraq begin in Group I alongside France, Senegal and Norway, having come through the Inter-confederation play-off Path 2 on 31 March 2026.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Key passes
0
Accuracy
0%
Playing Style
A defensive midfielder, Ismail plays in front of the Iraq defence. He stands 1.85 m. He has logged 2,614 club minutes for Al-Talaba SC this season, going into the group stage in Graham Arnold's squad at 24.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Zaid Ismail's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record before now. His international career to date runs to 6 senior caps for Iraq. He is named in Graham Arnold's 26 and is part of the group-stage squad for the 2026 finals. Iraq keep him among their midfield options on the final list.
National Team
Iraq
Tier 5
£4m
📋 Teammates (20)
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Defenders
Midfielders
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Goal Rush Impact
Ismail's work for Iraq is in midfield, a defensive midfielder with some end product at club level: 4 goals in 30 Al-Talaba SC appearances this season. On the Goal Rush card Iraq are a Tier 5 side at £4m, one of the lower bands within the game's £200m card budget.
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Ismail at the 2026 World Cup
Ismail is a confirmed Defensive Midfield in Graham Arnold's 26-man Iraq squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Iraq side opening their Group I campaign in June.
Picking Iraq in Goal Rush
At £4m, Iraq come in at Tier 5 on the card. Graham Arnold's side open Group I against Norway in mid-June, and Ismail is in the confirmed 26 as a defensive midfielder.
Zaid Ismail World Cup 2026 FAQs
Iraq are a Tier 5 side at £4m, near the foot of the Goal Rush card. Ismail is in Graham Arnold's confirmed 26 as a defensive midfielder, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Ismail is a defensive midfielder for Iraq. He plays his club football for Al-Talaba SC and is part of Graham Arnold's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Iraq's final 26.
No. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances. The 2026 World Cup would be his first, with his place confirmed in Graham Arnold's 26-man Iraq squad after Iraq came through the Inter-confederation play-off Path 2 to reach the finals.
Ismail plays his club football for Al-Talaba SC. He is named among Iraq's midfielders in Graham Arnold's final 26, with Iraq opening their Group I campaign against Norway in mid-June.
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