Iran vs Portugal: World Cup head-to-head record
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Portugal lead Iran in World Cup head-to-head history, with 1 win and 1 draw from their 2 meetings at the tournament. Iran have never beaten Portugal at a World Cup, while Portugal have claimed three of a possible six points across the two fixtures.
The sides first met at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where Portugal won comfortably 2-0. They clashed again at Russia 2018, producing a tighter contest that ended 1-1 — Iran's only point from their World Cup encounters with Portugal.
All-time World Cup head-to-head summary
Across their two World Cup encounters, Portugal have been the stronger side overall, never losing to Iran on the biggest international stage. The aggregate score across both matches stands at Portugal 3–1 Iran, underlining Portugal's edge in these fixtures. Iran, despite their single point earned in 2018, have yet to find a way to defeat a Portugal side that has consistently featured world-class attackers throughout both eras.
Match-by-match results
| Year | Matchday | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Matchday 9 | Portugal 2-0 Iran |
| 2018 | Matchday 12 | Iran 1-1 Portugal |
Context and significance
The 2006 meeting came during Portugal's strong run to the semi-finals in Germany, where they ultimately finished third. Iran, meanwhile, were eliminated in the group stage that year. In Russia 2018, Iran made the contest far more competitive, earning a draw in a group that also contained Spain and Morocco. That 2018 result showed Iran's improved resilience at World Cup level, even if they could not claim the win. Football fans heading to the 2026 World Cup can track any future meetings and follow live scores at Bola 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Have Iran ever beaten Portugal at the World Cup?
No. Iran have never beaten Portugal at a World Cup. In their two meetings, Portugal won once (2-0 in 2006) and the other match ended in a 1-1 draw (2018), giving Iran just one point from the fixture history.
When did Iran and Portugal last play at the World Cup?
Iran and Portugal last met at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, on Matchday 12 of the group stage. The match ended 1-1, with Iran earning their only point against Portugal at a World Cup.
What is the aggregate score between Iran and Portugal across all World Cup meetings?
The aggregate score across Iran and Portugal's two World Cup meetings is Portugal 3–1 Iran, with Portugal winning the 2006 fixture 2-0 and the 2018 game ending 1-1.