Australia vs Iraq
head-to-head record
- Australia wins
- 7
- Draws
- 2
- Iraq wins
- 2
11 meetings, 1973 to 2017Goals: Australia 14, Iraq 8
Australia and Iraq have met 11 times since 1973. Australia have won 7, Iraq 2, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 23 March 2017, when the match ended 1–1 in World Cup qualifying.
The 11 meetings have produced 22 goals, 2.00 per game. The biggest win is Australia’s 3–1 in World Cup qualifying in 1973. Australia are unbeaten in the last five meetings (4 wins, 1 draw). They went 32 years without meeting, between 1973 and 2005.
Who has won more, Australia or Iraq?
All matches11 matches
Competitive10 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Australia 14, Iraq 82.00 per game
- First meeting
- Australia 3–1 IraqWorld Cup qualifying, 11 Mar 1973
- Most recent
- Iraq 1–1 AustraliaWorld Cup qualifying, 23 Mar 2017
- Australia’s biggest win
- Australia 3–1 IraqWorld Cup qualifying, 11 Mar 1973
- Iraq’s biggest win
- Iraq 3–1 AustraliaAFC Asian Cup, 13 Jul 2007
- Most goals in a meeting
- Iraq 3–1 AustraliaAFC Asian Cup, 13 Jul 2007
- Current run
- Australia unbeaten in 5
- Biggest upset
- Iraq 3–1 AustraliaAFC Asian Cup, 13 Jul 2007Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 28%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Australia 1884 (23rd), Iraq 1652 (70th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Iraq1Australia1
World Cup qualifying
Tehran, Iran (neutral)
- Australia2Iraq0
World Cup qualifying
Perth, Australia
- Australia1Iraq0
World Cup qualifying
Sydney, Australia
- Iraq1Australia2
World Cup qualifying
Doha, Qatar (neutral)
- Australia1Iraq0
AFC Asian Cup
Doha, Qatar (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Australia win and drops with every Iraq 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
6 matches
510
AustraliaDrawsIraq
At neutral venues
5 matches
212
AustraliaDrawsIraq
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Australia | Draws | Iraq | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10–4 |
| AFC Asian Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–3 |
| Friendly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2000s | 4 | 9 | |
| 2010s | 5 | 9 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Australia | Iraq |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 42011 to 2016 | 12008 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 52011 to 2017 | 12017 |
Top scorers in Australia vs Iraq
- 1Adrian AlstonAustralia2
- 2Harry KewellAustralia2
Scorer records exist for 9 of the 11 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Australia and Iraq played each other?
11 times, starting on 11 March 1973. 10 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Australia and Iraq?
Australia, with 7 wins to 2. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Australia vs Iraq?
Australia’s 3–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 11 March 1973 in Sydney.
When did Australia and Iraq last play?
On 23 March 2017 in Tehran, when the match ended 1–1 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Australia and Iraq?
In 10 competitive matches, Australia have 6 wins, Iraq have 2, and 2 ended level.
Every Australia vs Iraq result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 1–1 | Australia | World Cup qualifying | Tehran, Iran (neutral) | |
| Australia | 2–0 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Perth, Australia | |
| Australia | 1–0 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Sydney, Australia | |
| Iraq | 1–2 | Australia | World Cup qualifying | Doha, Qatar (neutral) | |
| Australia | 1–0 | Iraq | AFC Asian Cup | Doha, Qatar (neutral) | |
| Iraq | 1–0 | Australia | World Cup qualifying | Dubai, United Arab Emirates (neutral) | |
| Australia | 1–0 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Brisbane, Australia | |
| Iraq | 3–1 | Australia | AFC Asian Cup | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| Australia | 2–1 | Iraq | Friendly | Sydney, Australia | |
| Australia | 0–0 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Australia | 3–1 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Sydney, Australia |
Recent form
Australia
Iraq
- Lat Saudi ArabiaGulf Cup0–2Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Wv KuwaitGulf Cup3–2Sat 26 Sept 2026
- Dv OmanGulf Cup1–1Wed 23 Sept 2026
- Lv SenegalWorld Cup0–5Fri 26 Jun 2026
- Lv FranceWorld Cup0–3Mon 22 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.