Iran vs Iraq match report
Iran came away with a 1-0 win over Iraq in World Cup - Qualification Asia, Group C - 10. The match was played on Tuesday, 15 June 2021 at Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium, Muharraq. The first half ended 1-0.
Iran and Iraq in the World Cup - Qualification Asia table
Iran are 1st with 25 points from 10 matches (8 wins, one draw and one defeat); they have scored 15 goals and conceded 4 goals, and currently sit in the promotion places.
Iraq are 4th with 9 points from 10 matches (one win, 6 draws and 3 defeats); they have scored 6 goals and conceded 12 goals.
Iran are 16 points ahead of their opponents in the current standings.
Recent form of both teams
Iran picked up 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding 4 goals. Most recent result: Iran beat Cambodia 10-0 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).
Iraq collected 4 wins and one draw in their last 5 matches, putting together a strong run of results, scoring 11 goals and conceding 2 goals. Most recent result: Iraq beat Hong Kong 1-0 (World Cup - Qualification Asia).
Iran vs Iraq head-to-head
The sides have met once in the matches on our record: Iran won none of them and Iraq won once.
Their most recent meeting came on 14 November 2019 in World Cup - Qualification Asia, when Iraq beat Iran 2-1.
Venue and officials
The match was played at Sheikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Stadium in Muharraq.
The referee was I. Tantashev.
TV channel and commentator
World Cup - Qualification Asia matches are usually shown on beIN Sports HD; we will update the broadcaster here as soon as it is confirmed.
Next matches for both teams
Iran play their next match against Syria on Thursday 2 September in World Cup - Qualification Asia.
Iraq play their next match against South Korea on Thursday 2 September in World Cup - Qualification Asia.
This report updates automatically from the official match data.
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