 On March 28, 2017, in a World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia, Ahmad produced a world class goal line clearance which kept Iraq in the game.The clearance gained a lot of attention online.Ahmad Ibrahim was part of the squad that went to Brazil in the summer of 2016 for the Rio Olympics and was one of Iraq's standout players as his defending helped hold a Brazil team featuring Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, Marquinhos and Gabriel Barbosa to a 0-0 draw.