The Iraqi national team in speedball achieved fourth place in the 37th edition of the World Championship, which was held in the indoor hall complex at Cairo International Stadium in the Arab Republic of Egypt, from October 27 to November 3, 2026, with the participation of 16 teams from different continents around the world.
The Egyptian team took first place, while the Polish team came in second, and the Tunisian team secured third place, followed by Iraq in fourth, Ukraine in fifth, Germany in sixth, India in seventh, and Kuwait in eighth.
The Iraqi team displayed competitive levels during the championship and succeeded in achieving victories over the teams of India, Ukraine, Poland, Germany, and Kuwait, in addition to reaching advanced stages and competing in the semifinals of several competitions.
The Iraqi participation included three male players and three female players, overseen by two coaches, along with the involvement of three referees and the head of the delegation, as part of representing Iraq in this global sporting event.