Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (7)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2024 | Iraq | 2 - 1 | Japan | L | AFC Asian Cup |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Iraq | 1 - 1 | Japan | D | FIFA World Cup qualificat… |
| 06 Oct 2016 | Japan | 2 - 1 | Iraq | W | FIFA World Cup qualificat… |
| 11 Jun 2015 | Japan | 4 - 0 | Iraq | W | International Friendly |
| 16 Jan 2015 | Iraq | 0 - 1 | Japan | W | AFC Asian Cup |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Iraq | 0 - 1 | Japan | W | FIFA World Cup qualificat… |
| 11 Sep 2012 | Japan | 1 - 0 | Iraq | W | FIFA World Cup qualificat… |
By venue
Competitions faced in
AFC Asian Cup
FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
International Friendly
Year-by-year
| Year | Japan | D | Iraq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Japan and Iraq have met 7 times on record. Japan lead with 5 wins, Iraq have won 1 time and the two clubs have drawn 1 match between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 11 September 2012.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Japan vs Iraq. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Japan and Iraq.
Across their recorded meetings, Japan have found the net 11 times against Iraq, while Iraq have scored 4 times in reply — a combined 15 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 19 January 2024, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2012. Follow every upcoming Japan versus Iraq clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Japan vs Iraq — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Japan and Iraq played each other?
Japan and Iraq have met 7 times on record, with the first meeting on 11 September 2012.
Who has won more, Japan or Iraq?
Japan have the edge with 5 wins to Iraq's 1, with 1 draw between them.
How many goals are scored when Japan play Iraq?
Their meetings produce 2.14 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 43% of them.