The Iraqi Federation Cancels the Remaining Cup Tournament and Announces a New Championship

The Iraqi Football Federation announced in an official statement the cancellation of the remaining competitions of the Iraq Cup for the current season, attributing the decision to the commitments and upcoming obligations of the national teams. This step is part of a package of measures aimed at reorganizing the calendar for the next season and launching it in a more professional format.

The federation explained that the decision was made due to the national team's commitment to participate in the 2026 World Cup finals, in addition to the scheduled training camp for the Olympic team in Turkey. These commitments require most players to be free in the upcoming phase, making it difficult to complete the cup competitions from an organizational and technical standpoint.

In the same context, the federation revealed its intention to launch a new Super Cup with a different system, which will be a distinctive start for the next football season. According to the statement, the aim of the championship is to meet the aspirations of the sports community and to provide a competitive format that aligns with the development and professional organization plans for local competitions.

The statement confirmed that the upcoming phase will witness early and comprehensive preparations for the new season's competitions, with a focus on improving organizational, technical, and marketing aspects. Through this, the federation seeks to elevate the level of local championships and enhance their status to meet the expectations of Iraqi fans.

This step reflects a clear direction towards restructuring the season's calendar to be more in harmony with the national teams' schedule, ensuring that the conflicts that affected previous versions of the cup and league are not repeated.