Iraq's national football team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, and the 0% YES odds reflect the prediction market's assessment that a 2026 championship victory is essentially impossible. To win the tournament, Iraq would first need to navigate the highly competitive AFC (Asian Football Confederation) qualifying rounds against established regional powers, then defeat every opponent in the World Cup format. Historically, the Iraqi football federation has competed in Asian Cup tournaments and regional competitions but has not advanced to the World Cup stage in the competition's history. The 2026 World Cup will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams in an expanded tournament format. Even reaching qualification would require Iraq to demonstrate unprecedented performance in continental competition against well-established footballing nations. The current market pricing of 0% reflects traders' assessment of near-zero probability for this outcome, accounting for Iraq's historical performance, the strength of regional competition in Asia, and the technical standards required for competitive World Cup football. This prediction market allows traders to take positions on Iraq's World Cup prospects throughout the qualification period and the main tournament.