Al-Shaab Stadium

Al-Shaab Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الشعب‎‎; translates to The People's Stadium) is an All-seater multi-purpose stadium in Baghdad. The 34,000 seater was the home stadium of the Iraq national football team from its opening on 6 November 1966 until the Basra International Stadium was opened in 2013. The stadium is owned by the government of Iraq. Al-Shaab stadium hosted the 1979 Gulf Cup of Nations, the Arab Club Champions Cup in 1982 and 1985, the 1972 Palestine Cup of Nations and the World Military Cup on two occasions: in 1968 and 1972.

Al-Shaab Stadium

Al-Shaab Stadium (Arabic: ملعب الشعب‎‎; translates to The People's Stadium) is an All-seater multi-purpose stadium in Baghdad. The 34,000 seater was the home stadium of the Iraq national football team from its opening on 6 November 1966 until the Basra International Stadium was opened in 2013. The stadium is owned by the government of Iraq. Al-Shaab stadium hosted the 1979 Gulf Cup of Nations, the Arab Club Champions Cup in 1982 and 1985, the 1972 Palestine Cup of Nations and the World Military Cup on two occasions: in 1968 and 1972.