Iran vs Nigeria: head to head
3 matches · 1998–2026
0Iran wins
1Draws
2Nigeria wins
1–3Goals
Rivalry summary
12
Iran 0Draws 1Nigeria 2
Iran and Nigeria have met 3 times since 1998. Nigeria lead the head-to-head with 2 wins to Iran's 0, and 1 match ended level.
Goals: Iran 1, Nigeria 3 (1.33 per match).
The most recent meeting was on 27 March 2026: Iran 1–2 Nigeria (Jordan International Tournament).
The biggest margin in this fixture was Iran 1–2 Nigeria on 27 March 2026.
Rivalry facts
- Most common result
- Iran 0–1 Nigeria (1 times)
- Longest Iran unbeaten run
- 1 match
- Longest Nigeria unbeaten run
- 3 matches
- Goals per game
- 1.33
All 3 results
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2026 | Iran | 1–2 | Nigeria | Jordan International Tournament | Antalya |
| 16 Jun 2014 | Iran | 0–0 | Nigeria | FIFA World Cup | Curitiba |
| 28 Jan 1998 | Iran | 0–1 | Nigeria | Lunar New Year Cup | So Kon Po |
By competition
| Competition | P | Iran | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan International Tournament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| FIFA World Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lunar New Year Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Columns: Iran wins, draws, Nigeria wins.
By decade
| Decade | Iran | Draw | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Who has won more matches between Iran and Nigeria?
Nigeria have won more meetings: 2 wins to Iran's 0, with 1 draws.
How many times have Iran and Nigeria played each other?
They have played 3 times between 1998 and 2026.
When did Iran last play Nigeria?
On 27 March 2026: Iran 1–2 Nigeria (Jordan International Tournament).