Iran vs Portugal
head-to-head record
- Iran wins
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- Portugal wins
- 2
3 meetings, 1972 to 2018Goals: Iran 1, Portugal 6
Iran and Portugal have met 3 times since 1972. Portugal have won 2, Iran 0, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 25 June 2018, when the match ended 1–1 at the World Cup.
The 3 meetings have produced 7 goals, 2.33 per game. The biggest win is Portugal’s 3–0 in the Brazil Independence Cup in 1972. Portugal are unbeaten in the last three meetings (2 wins, 1 draw). They went 34 years without meeting, between 1972 and 2006.
Who has won more, Iran or Portugal?
All matches3 matches
Competitive3 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Iran 1, Portugal 62.33 per game
- First meeting
- Iran 0–3 PortugalBrazil Independence Cup, 14 Jun 1972
- Most recent
- Iran 1–1 PortugalWorld Cup, 25 Jun 2018
- Portugal’s biggest win
- Iran 0–3 PortugalBrazil Independence Cup, 14 Jun 1972
- Most goals in a meeting
- Iran 0–3 PortugalBrazil Independence Cup, 14 Jun 1972
- Current run
- Portugal unbeaten in 3
- TFN Elo rating now
- Iran 1852 (27th), Portugal 2111 (5th)How the rating works
All 3 meetings
- Iran1Portugal1
World Cup
Saransk, Russia (neutral)
- Portugal2Iran0
World Cup
Frankfurt, Germany (neutral)
- Iran0Portugal3
Brazil Independence Cup
Recife, Brazil (neutral)
Home, away and neutral
At neutral venues
3 matches
012
IranDrawsPortugal
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Iran | Draws | Portugal | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1–3 |
| Brazil Independence Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 2 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Iran | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | None | 21972 to 2006 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 12018 | 31972 to 2018 |
Questions answered
How many times have Iran and Portugal played each other?
3 times, starting on 14 June 1972. 3 of those meetings were competitive and 0 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Iran and Portugal?
Portugal, with 2 wins to 0. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Iran vs Portugal?
Portugal’s 3–0 win in the Brazil Independence Cup on 14 June 1972 in Recife.
When did Iran and Portugal last play?
On 25 June 2018 in Saransk, when the match ended 1–1 at the World Cup.
Every Iran vs Portugal result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1–1 | Portugal | World Cup | Saransk, Russia (neutral) | |
| Portugal | 2–0 | Iran | World Cup | Frankfurt, Germany (neutral) | |
| Iran | 0–3 | Portugal | Brazil Independence Cup | Recife, Brazil (neutral) |
Recent form
Iran
- Lat RussiaFriendly0–2Tue 29 Sept 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.