About Bashar Rashid
Lived 1949 – 1978 (aged 29). Bashar Rashid was an association football player.
Bashar Rashid (; 1 January 1949 – 18 May 1978) was an Iraqi football striker who played for Iraq in the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification. He played for the national team in 1973.
On 15 September 1975, Bashar was imprisoned by the Ba'athist regime, sentenced to death in December 1976 and executed on 18 May, 1978 on charges of being a member of the Iraqi Communist Party.
Career statistics
International goals Scores and results list Iraq's goal tally first.
No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 13 March 1973 Sydney Sports Ground, Sydney 1–0 2–0 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bashar Rashid?
Iraqi association football player (1949-1978)
When was Bashar Rashid born?
Bashar Rashid was born on 1 January 1949 in Maysan Governorate.
When did Bashar Rashid die?
Bashar Rashid died on 18 May 1978 in Baghdad.
What was Bashar Rashid's occupation?
Bashar Rashid was an association football player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bashar Rashid. https://biography.guide/bashar-rashid/
MLA: "Bashar Rashid." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bashar-rashid/.
Chicago: "Bashar Rashid." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bashar-rashid/.
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