Iraq's Asian Cup record First match South Korea 0–0 (2–4 p.) Iraq (7 May 1972; Bangkok, Thailand) Biggest win Iraq 4–1 Thailand (11 December 1996; Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Yemen 0–3 Iraq (12 January 2019; Sharjah, United Arab Emirates) Biggest defeat Iran 3–0 Iraq (9 May 1972; Bangkok, Thailand) Japan 4–1 Iraq (24 October 2000; Beirut, Lebanon) China PR 3–0 Iraq (30 July 2004; Beijing, China) Best result Champions in 2007 Worst result Group stage in 1972