Abstract Introduction: Futsal in Iraq has been isolated from the eyes of the country\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s officials for several years and requires strategic planning for its development. Therefore, the purpose of this study is strategic planning for the development of futsal in Iraq using the model. Materials and Methods: The method of this research is descriptive-analytical with applied nature. The statistical population of this study is futsal experts (coaches, referees, athletes, presidents and managers of futsal clubs and veterans of this sport) in Iraq. The sampling method will be simple random. Interviews and focus groups are used to gather information and SOAR analytical technique is used to formulate a development strategy and describe strengths, opportunities, ideals and measurable results. The strategic SOAR model begins with a strategic research. The first is the positivist perspective on the SOAR strategic model. This view does not focus on weaknesses, problems and threats, but seeks opportunities and strengths. Finally, in order to identify the positive points, human beings inherently seek to grow their strengths and opportunities, and this causes the weaknesses and even threats to be covered. Results: The results showed that in terms of research, favorable interactions and relations with other countries by the Iraqi Futsal Federation with an average of 4.17 and a coefficient of 0.081 as the most important strength and then the growing trend of infrastructure development. Futsal sports with an average of 4.13 and a coefficient of 0.076 are the most important. Also, the results show that futsal is the most popular sport in the country with an average of 4.09 and a coefficient of 0.096 as the most important ideals and then holding the most equipped and quality Premier League matches in the country with an average of 4.87 and a coefficient of 0.087 They have the most importance. Conclusion: Accordingly, the general strategy of futsal in Iraq is based on the strategic model of the product development strategy. This means that the Iraqi Futsal Federation uses its competencies and strengths, such as having favorable national and international interactions and favorable infrastructure, as well as taking advantage of the opportunity to attract senior managers and politicians, as well as attract fans to the desired position in sports. Get closer to the country and achieve its goals in the shortest possible time.

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