The East Asian side claimed a win against Tunisia with stalemates against the Netherlands and Sweden before suffering a last-gasp defeat to five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 32.
Islamic Republic of Iran are the second highest ranked Asian side at 22nd spot after a battling performance in the global showpiece that saw them finishing unbeaten in Group G.
🇯🇵 Samurai Blue prove their mettle once again
— #AsianCup2027 (@afcasiancup) July 21, 2026
🇸🇦 Green Falcons take huge leaps
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