Iraq U23 vs Australia U23

AFC U23 Asian Cup - Afc Asian Cup U23 14 Jan 2026, 11:30
Iraq U23
Iraq U23
1–2
HT 0–0
FULL TIME
Australia U23
Australia U23
🏟 Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium Round 3

Match report

Australia U23 edged past Iraq U23 2-1 in the AFC U23 Asian Cup - Afc Asian Cup U23 on 14 January 2026. The game was goalless at the break before all 3 goals arrived after half-time.

The match was played at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.

Half-time 0-0 Possession 48% - 52% On target 2 - 3 Corners 1 - 3
First half vs second half
  1st half 2nd half
Ball Possession 50–50 —
Corners 0–1 1–2
Attacks 50–73 65–70
Match statistics
1 Corners 3
1 Penalty 0
5 Substitution 5
115 Attacks 143
66 Dangerous Attacks 80
2 On Target 3
4 Off Target 1
48% Ball Possession 52%
Line-ups 4-4-2  vs  4-4-2
Goalkeeper Defender Midfielder Forward
Iraq U23 · 4-4-2
1 L. Sajid
2 H. Ali 17 A. Karrar 3 J. Imam 4 A. Rasheed
15 A. Mokhalad 5 A. Qasim 6 H. Fahim 21 L. Dheyaa
10 A. Faisal 23 A. Luay
Australia U23 · 4-4-2
1 S. Hall
3 J. Rawlins 6 K. Majekodunmi 15 N. Paull 21 J. Overy
5 G. Bovalina 8 J. Valadon 14 E. Alagich 11 Y. Dukuly
17 J. Pearman 16 L. Jovanovic
Iraq U23
Coach
Radhi Shenaishil
Substitutes
  • 7 M. Jameel
  • 8 Y. Abboodi
  • 11 M. Nawaf
  • 12 A. Ridha
  • 13 A. Fadhil Abbas
  • 14 J. Dhumad
  • 18 A. Sadeq Mahmoud
  • 19 S. Haji
  • 20 A. Al Mohammed
Australia U23
Coach
Antony Vidmar
Substitutes
  • 2 A. Simmons
  • 4 K. Vidmar
  • 7 J. Drew
  • 9 N. Blair
  • 10 A. Hammond
  • 12 L. Allen
  • 13 A. Piol
  • 18 D. Peraic-Cullen
  • 19 M. Younis
  • 20 L. Agosti
  • 22 M. Humbert
  • 23 M. Macallister
Substitutions
  • 46' ↑ A. Al Mohammed ↓ A. Karrar Iraq U23
  • 64' ↑ J. Drew ↓ J. Overy Australia U23
  • 64' ↑ L. Agosti ↓ J. Valadon Australia U23
  • 69' ↑ A. Fadhil Abbas ↓ J. Al Imam Iraq U23
  • 79' ↑ A. Simmons ↓ G. Bovalina Australia U23
  • 79' ↑ M. Macallister ↓ J. Pearman Australia U23
  • 85' ↑ N. Blair ↓ K. Majekodunmi Australia U23
  • 90' ↑ Y. Abboodi ↓ L. Dheyaa Iraq U23
  • 90+1' ↑ M. Nawaf ↓ A. Luay Iraq U23
  • 90+11' ↑ A. Sadeq Mahmoud ↓ A. Qasim Iraq U23
Head-to-head
Iraq U23 0 2 draws 3 Australia U23
2026-01-14 Iraq U23 vs Australia U23 1 - 2
2024-03-20 Australia U23 vs Iraq U23 2 - 1
2024-03-19 Australia U23 vs Iraq U23 2 - 1
2022-06-04 Iraq U23 vs Australia U23 1 - 1
2020-01-08 Iraq U23 vs Australia U23 1 - 1
Recent form
Iraq U23 L D W L W
Australia U23 W L W W D
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Iraq U23 vs Australia U23?
Iraq U23 lost 1-2 against Australia U23 on 14 January 2026.
Who won Iraq U23 vs Australia U23?
Australia U23 won the match 2-1.
Where was Iraq U23 vs Australia U23 played?
The match was played at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
Who had more possession in Iraq U23 vs Australia U23?
Australia U23 had 52% of possession, compared to 48% for the other side.