Iraq vs Qatar
head-to-head record
- Iraq wins
- 14
- Draws
- 9
- Qatar wins
- 12
35 meetings, 1975 to 2023Goals: Iraq 41, Qatar 38
Iraq and Qatar have met 35 times since 1975. Iraq have won 14, Qatar 12, and 9 matches ended level. They last met on 13 October 2023, when the match ended 0–0 in the Jordan International Tournament, and Qatar won on penalties.
The 35 meetings have produced 79 goals, 2.26 per game. The biggest win is Iraq’s 3–0 in the Gulf Cup in 1988.
Who has won more, Iraq or Qatar?
All matches35 matches
Competitive25 matches
Friendlies10 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Iraq 41, Qatar 382.26 per game
- First meeting
- Iraq 1–0 QatarAFC Asian Cup qualifying, 2 Apr 1975
- Most recent
- Iraq 0–0 QatarJordan International Tournament, 13 Oct 2023
- Iraq’s biggest win
- Qatar 0–3 IraqGulf Cup, 13 Mar 1988
- Qatar’s biggest win
- Qatar 3–0 IraqArab Cup, 6 Dec 2021
- Most goals in a meeting
- Qatar 3–3 IraqGulf Cup, 13 Dec 2004
- Biggest upset
- Iraq 1–2 QatarGulf Cup, 25 Mar 1984Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 12%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Iraq 1652 (70th), Qatar 1572 (87th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Iraq0Qatar0
Jordan International Tournament, Qatar won on penalties
Amman, Jordan (neutral)
- Iraq2Qatar1
Gulf Cup
Basra, Iraq
- Qatar3Iraq0
Arab Cup
Al Khor, Qatar
- Qatar1Iraq2
Gulf Cup
Doha, Qatar
- Qatar1Iraq0
AFC Asian Cup
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral)
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Iraq win and drops with every Qatar win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Iraq's home games
6 matches
411
IraqDrawsQatar
In Qatar's home games
17 matches
458
IraqDrawsQatar
At neutral venues
12 matches
633
IraqDrawsQatar
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Iraq | Draws | Qatar | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Cup | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 18–10 |
| Friendly | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10–10 |
| World Cup qualifying | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5–10 |
| AFC Asian Cup qualifying | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4–0 |
| AFC Asian Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 |
| Arab Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 |
| Asian Games | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 |
| International Friendship Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2–3 |
| Jordan International Tournament | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 9 | |
| 1980s | 9 | 22 | |
| 2000s | 11 | 23 | |
| 2010s | 7 | 19 | |
| 2020s | 3 | 6 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Iraq | Qatar |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 31978 to 1981 | 42007 to 2009 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 61975 to 1981 | 42007 to 2009 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 21 December 2003 to 11 October 2005.
Top scorers in Iraq vs Qatar
- 1Ahmed RadhiIraq2
- 2Fábio César MontezineQatar2
- 3Hussein SaeedIraq2
- 4Mansour MuftahQatar2
Scorer records exist for 8 of the 35 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Iraq 1–1 QatarGulf Cup, 28 Mar 1984Iraq won on penalties
- Iraq 0–0 QatarJordan International Tournament, 13 Oct 2023Qatar won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Iraq and Qatar played each other?
35 times, starting on 2 April 1975. 25 of those meetings were competitive and 10 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Iraq and Qatar?
Iraq, with 14 wins to 12. 9 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Iraq vs Qatar?
Iraq’s 3–0 win in the Gulf Cup on 13 March 1988 in Riyadh.
When did Iraq and Qatar last play?
On 13 October 2023 in Amman, when the match ended 0–0 in the Jordan International Tournament, and Qatar won on penalties.
What is the competitive record between Iraq and Qatar?
In 25 competitive matches, Iraq have 11 wins, Qatar have 8, and 6 ended level.
Have Iraq and Qatar met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, 2 times. Most recently in the Jordan International Tournament on 13 October 2023, when Qatar won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.
Every Iraq vs Qatar result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 0–0Qatar on pens | Qatar | Jordan International Tournament | Amman, Jordan (neutral) | |
| Iraq | 2–1 | Qatar | Gulf Cup | Basra, Iraq | |
| Qatar | 3–0 | Iraq | Arab Cup | Al Khor, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 1–2 | Iraq | Gulf Cup | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 1–0 | Iraq | AFC Asian Cup | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral) | |
| Iraq | 2–3 | Qatar | International Friendship Championship | Basra, Iraq | |
| Iraq | 2–1 | Qatar | Gulf Cup | Kuwait City, Kuwait (neutral) | |
| Qatar | 2–1 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 0–1 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 1–2 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 1–0 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Iraq | 0–1 | Qatar | World Cup qualifying | Dubai, United Arab Emirates (neutral) | |
| Qatar | 2–0 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 3–2 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 0–1 | Iraq | Gulf Cup | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (neutral) | |
| Qatar | 0–0 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 3–3 | Iraq | Gulf Cup | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 0–0 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 2–1 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 1–3 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 0–0 | Iraq | Friendly | Doha, Qatar | |
| Iraq | 2–2 | Qatar | World Cup qualifying | Baghdad, Iraq | |
| Qatar | 1–0 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Doha, Qatar | |
| Qatar | 0–3 | Iraq | Gulf Cup | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (neutral) | |
| Qatar | 1–1 | Iraq | Gulf Cup | Riffa, Bahrain (neutral) | |
| Iraq | 2–1 | Qatar | World Cup qualifying | Calcutta, India (neutral) | |
| Qatar | 3–0 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Doha, Qatar | |
| Iraq | 1–1Iraq on pens | Qatar | Gulf Cup | Muscat, Oman (neutral) | |
| Iraq | 1–2 | Qatar | Gulf Cup | Muscat, Oman (neutral) | |
| Qatar | 0–1 | Iraq | World Cup qualifying | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (neutral) | |
| Iraq | 2–0 | Qatar | Gulf Cup | Baghdad, Iraq | |
| Iraq | 2–1 | Qatar | Asian Games | Bangkok, Thailand (neutral) | |
| Qatar | 0–0 | Iraq | Gulf Cup | Doha, Qatar | |
| Iraq | 3–0 | Qatar | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Baghdad, Iraq | |
| Iraq | 1–0 | Qatar | AFC Asian Cup qualifying | Baghdad, Iraq |
Recent form
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
Qatar
- Dat Saudi ArabiaGulf Cup0–0Sat 3 Oct 2026
- Dv UAEGulf Cup1–1Wed 30 Sept 2026
- Wv YemenGulf Cup1–0Sun 27 Sept 2026
- Wv BahrainGulf Cup2–0Thu 24 Sept 2026
- Lv BosniaWorld Cup1–3Wed 24 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.