Iraq has managed to beat Japan 2-1 in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup thus ending Japan's 11-game winning streak. To say this was a shocker is an understatement!
Iraq is ranked No. 63 in the world compared to Japan at 17.
In addition to beating Germany and Spain at the world cup, they had a hot 12 month streak where they beat Peru 4-1, Salvador 6-1, Turkey 4-2, Germany 4-1, Canada 4-1, Tunisia 2-0, and combined 25-3 score against last 5 Asian opponents they played.
The "Lions of Mesopotamia" put an end to that streak. Japan is the heavy favorite to win this tournament, followed by Kora, Saudi Arabia and Iran. But Iraq may a chance after beating Japan today, and Indonesia 3-1 last week.
Iraq is ranked No. 63 in the world compared to Japan at 17.
In addition to beating Germany and Spain at the world cup, they had a hot 12 month streak where they beat Peru 4-1, Salvador 6-1, Turkey 4-2, Germany 4-1, Canada 4-1, Tunisia 2-0, and combined 25-3 score against last 5 Asian opponents they played.
The "Lions of Mesopotamia" put an end to that streak. Japan is the heavy favorite to win this tournament, followed by Kora, Saudi Arabia and Iran. But Iraq may a chance after beating Japan today, and Indonesia 3-1 last week.