Iran vs USA
head-to-head record
- Iran wins
- 1
- Draws
- 1
- USA wins
- 1
3 meetings, 1998 to 2022Goals: Iran 3, USA 3
Iran and USA have met 3 times since 1998. They have won one each, with 1 draw. They last met on 29 November 2022, when USA won 1–0 at the World Cup.
The 3 meetings have produced 6 goals, 2.00 per game. They went 22 years without meeting, between 2000 and 2022.
Who has won more, Iran or USA?
All matches3 matches
Competitive2 matches
Friendlies1 match
Key numbers
- Goals
- Iran 3, USA 32.00 per game
- First meeting
- USA 1–2 IranWorld Cup, 21 Jun 1998
- Most recent
- Iran 0–1 USAWorld Cup, 29 Nov 2022
- Iran’s biggest win
- USA 1–2 IranWorld Cup, 21 Jun 1998
- USA’s biggest win
- Iran 0–1 USAWorld Cup, 29 Nov 2022
- Most goals in a meeting
- USA 1–2 IranWorld Cup, 21 Jun 1998
- TFN Elo rating now
- Iran 1852 (27th), USA 1870 (24th)How the rating works
All 3 meetings
- Iran0USA1
World Cup
Doha, Qatar (neutral)
- USA1Iran1
Friendly
Pasadena, United States
- USA1Iran2
World Cup
Lyon, France (neutral)
Home, away and neutral
In USA's home games
1 match
010
IranDrawsUSA
At neutral venues
2 matches
101
IranDrawsUSA
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Iran | Draws | USA | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2–2 |
| Friendly | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2000s | 1 | 2 | |
| 2020s | 1 | 1 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Iran | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11998 | 12022 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 21998 to 2000 | 22000 to 2022 |
Questions answered
How many times have Iran and USA played each other?
3 times, starting on 21 June 1998. 2 of those meetings were competitive and 1 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Iran and USA?
Neither: they have 1 win each, with 1 draw.
What is the biggest win in Iran vs USA?
Iran’s 2–1 win at the World Cup on 21 June 1998 in Lyon.
When did Iran and USA last play?
On 29 November 2022 in Doha, when USA won 1–0 at the World Cup.
What is the competitive record between Iran and USA?
In 2 competitive matches, Iran have 1 win, USA have 1, and 0 ended level.
Every Iran vs USA result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 0–1 | USA | World Cup | Doha, Qatar (neutral) | |
| USA | 1–1 | Iran | Friendly | Pasadena, United States | |
| USA | 1–2 | Iran | World Cup | Lyon, France (neutral) |
Recent form
Iran
- Lat RussiaFriendly0–2Tue 29 Sept 2026
- Lat UzbekistanFriendly1–3Thu 24 Sept 2026
- Dv EgyptWorld Cup1–1Fri 26 Jun 2026
- Dv BelgiumWorld Cup0–0Sun 21 Jun 2026
- Dv New ZealandWorld Cup2–2Mon 15 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.