1948–49 Iraq FA Cup
The 1948–49 Iraq Football Association Cup was the first edition of what is now the Iraq FA Cup. Clubs and institute-representative teams participated in the tournament, which was won by Sharikat Naft Al-Basra, beating Al-Kuliya Al-Askariya Al-Malakiya 2–1 in Iraq's first ever national cup final, played at Al-Kashafa Stadium in Baghdad on 7 April 1949. The winning team's players and staff paraded the trophy around Basra upon returning from Baghdad three days after winning the tournament.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Iraq |
| Dates | 21 January – 7 April 1949 |
| Teams | 25 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Sharikat Naft Al-Basra (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Al-Kuliya Al-Askariya Al-Malakiya |
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