The 26th round of the Iraqi Premier League concludes today, Sunday, April 5, 2026, with four exciting matches featuring teams vying for points in Baghdad, Nasiriyah, and Basra.
The matches kick off at 5:00 PM with Al-Kahrabaa hosting Al-Qasim at Al-Zawraa Stadium, Al-Kahrabaa's home ground. Al-Kahrabaa currently sits in 18th place with 21 points, while Al-Qasim languishes at the bottom of the table with only one point. This makes the match theoretically an easy one for Al-Kahrabaa, but surprises are always possible on the pitch.
In the second match, Al-Gharraf hosts Erbil at Nasiriyah Olympic Stadium. Al-Gharraf is in 14th place with 32 points, while Erbil occupies third place with 51 points. This encounter will be a true test of both teams' ambitions, as they navigate a battle between caution and the desire to secure points.
The round concludes with two matches at 7:30 PM, with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya hosting Al-Naft at their home stadium. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya leads the league standings with 59 points, while Al-Naft sits in 11th place with 33 points. The match appears straightforward on paper but could prove challenging in reality.
In the final match, Al-Minaa hosts Naft Maysan at Al-Fayhaa Stadium in Basra, Al-Minaa's designated home ground. Al-Minaa is currently in 15th place with 28 points, while Naft Maysan is in 17th with 22 points, making this a crucial encounter for both teams as they battle to avoid relegation.
Today marks the conclusion of the 26th round of the Iraqi Stars League with four crucial matches.
