Australia vs Iran
head-to-head record
- Australia wins
- 2
- Draws
- 2
- Iran wins
- 3
7 meetings, 1970 to 1997Goals: Australia 8, Iran 8
Australia and Iran have met 7 times since 1970. Iran have won 3, Australia 2, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 29 November 1997, when the match ended 2–2 in World Cup qualifying.
The 7 meetings have produced 16 goals, 2.29 per game. The biggest win is Australia’s 3–0 in World Cup qualifying in 1973. Iran are unbeaten in the last five meetings (3 wins, 2 draws). They went 19 years without meeting, between 1977 and 1997.
Who has won more, Australia or Iran?
All matches7 matches
Competitive6 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Australia 8, Iran 82.29 per game
- First meeting
- Iran 1–2 AustraliaFriendly, 4 Nov 1970
- Most recent
- Australia 2–2 IranWorld Cup qualifying, 29 Nov 1997
- Australia’s biggest win
- Australia 3–0 IranWorld Cup qualifying, 18 Aug 1973
- Iran’s biggest win
- Iran 2–0 AustraliaWorld Cup qualifying, 24 Aug 1973
- Most goals in a meeting
- Australia 2–2 IranWorld Cup qualifying, 29 Nov 1997
- Current run
- Iran unbeaten in 5
- TFN Elo rating now
- Australia 1884 (23rd), Iran 1852 (27th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Australia2Iran2
World Cup qualifying
Melbourne, Australia
- Iran1Australia1
World Cup qualifying
Tehran, Iran
- Iran1Australia0
World Cup qualifying
Tehran, Iran
- Australia0Iran1
World Cup qualifying
Melbourne, Australia
- Iran2Australia0
World Cup qualifying
Tehran, Iran
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Australia win and drops with every Iran win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Australia's home games
3 matches
111
AustraliaDrawsIran
In Iran's home games
4 matches
112
AustraliaDrawsIran
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Australia | Draws | Iran | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6–7 |
| Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 10 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Australia | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 21970 to 1973 | 31973 to 1977 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 21997 | 51973 to 1997 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 22 November 1997 to 29 November 1997.
Top scorers in Australia vs Iran
- 1Harry KewellAustralia2
- 2Khodadad AziziIran2
- 3Parviz GhelichkhaniIran2
Scorer records exist for 6 of the 7 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Australia and Iran played each other?
7 times, starting on 4 November 1970. 6 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Australia and Iran?
Iran, with 3 wins to 2. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Australia vs Iran?
Australia’s 3–0 win in World Cup qualifying on 18 August 1973 in Sydney.
When did Australia and Iran last play?
On 29 November 1997 in Melbourne, when the match ended 2–2 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Australia and Iran?
In 6 competitive matches, Australia have 1 win, Iran have 3, and 2 ended level.
Every Australia vs Iran result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2–2 | Iran | World Cup qualifying | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Iran | 1–1 | Australia | World Cup qualifying | Tehran, Iran | |
| Iran | 1–0 | Australia | World Cup qualifying | Tehran, Iran | |
| Australia | 0–1 | Iran | World Cup qualifying | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Iran | 2–0 | Australia | World Cup qualifying | Tehran, Iran | |
| Australia | 3–0 | Iran | World Cup qualifying | Sydney, Australia | |
| Iran | 1–2 | Australia | Friendly | Tehran, Iran |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.