The Competitions Committee of the Iraqi Stars League announced the rescheduled date for the postponed match between Al-Zawraa and Al-Shorta, one of the most anticipated games of the season, which was postponed from the first round due to the teams' participation in international commitments.

The match will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Al-Zawraa Stadium at 9:30 PM. It is expected to be an exciting and competitive encounter between the two giants of Iraqi football, given their rich history and large fan base, making it a true summit by all standards.

The match had previously been postponed due to Al-Zawraa and Al-Shorta's commitments in Asian competitions, as both teams represented Iraqi football internationally. This created pressure on the match schedule and led to the postponement of the game to ensure competitive fairness and give both teams the opportunity to focus on their continental commitments at that time.

This match holds significant importance in terms of the standings, as each team aims to strengthen its position in the race for the title, especially with the intensifying competition in the advanced stages of the championship. Al-Zawraa will enter the match with the ambition of leveraging home advantage and fan support to secure an important victory that restores its balance and reaffirms its strong presence in the local league after exiting the Asian competitions.

On the other hand, the police team aspires to achieve a positive result away from home, relying on technical stability and the good results they have been delivering in the Iraqi Stars League. The team understands that the points from this match could be pivotal in determining the shape of the competition in the upcoming rounds.

The Al-Zawraa Stadium is expected to witness a large crowd, given the special fan atmosphere that characterizes the encounters between the two teams. Matches between Al-Zawraa and Al-Shorta are often marked by intensity, enthusiasm, and twists until the very last moments.