Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Biggest wins
All meetings (6)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb 2024 | IR Iran | 2 - 1 | Japan | L | AFC Asian Cup |
| 28 Jan 2019 | IR Iran | 0 - 3 | Japan | W | AFC Asian Cup |
| 13 Oct 2015 | IR Iran | 1 - 1 | Japan | D | International Friendly |
| 17 Aug 2005 | Japan | 2 - 1 | IR Iran | W | Qualifier |
| 25 Mar 2005 | IR Iran | 2 - 1 | Japan | L | Qualifier |
| 28 Jul 2004 | Japan | 0 - 0 | IR Iran | D | AFC Asian Cup |
By venue
Competitions faced in
AFC Asian Cup
International Friendly
Qualifier
Year-by-year
| Year | Japan | D | Iran |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
About this head-to-head
Japan and IR Iran have met 6 times on record. Japan lead with 2 wins, IR Iran have won 2 times and the two clubs have drawn 2 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 28 July 2004.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Japan vs IR Iran. 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 IR Iran.
Across their recorded meetings, Japan have found the net 8 times against IR Iran, while IR Iran have scored 6 times in reply — a combined 14 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 27 February 2025, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2004. Follow every upcoming Japan versus IR Iran 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.