The Iraq U20 national football team represents Iraq in international football at the under-20 level, competing in tournaments such as the AFC U-20 Asian Cup and the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The team is a crucial part of Iraq's football development pathway, based at the national training facilities. Managed by the Iraq Football Association, the squad is selected from the best young talents across the domestic league and diaspora. Iraqi youth teams have a storied history, with the U20s achieving remarkable success by winning the AFC U-19 Championship in 1975, 1977, 1978, 1988, and 2000, and famously finishing fourth at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey. That 2013 campaign, featuring stars like Ali Adnan and Mohanad Abdul-Raheem, is a defining era, showcasing Iraqi talent on a global stage. The current generation is consistently competitive in Asian youth football, regularly qualifying for major tournaments. The team carries the hopes of a nation passionate about football, serving as a source of immense pride and a glimpse into the future of the Iraqi senior national team.