Asia was represented by four teams and each charted milestones of their own with remarkable performances.
Join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the facts and figures of the Asian sides at UAE 2024 Dubai.

Consecutive bronze finishes
Islamic Republic of Iran emerged third for the second time, having also won the bronze medal in the 2017 edition. They missed the 2019 and 2021 editions.

So near yet so far
Iran lost their semi-final tie to Brazil in heartbreaking fashion, with the eventual champions scoring the winner with just 42 seconds remaining on the clock, having come back from 2-0 down.

Seven-star show
Iran’s Mohammadali Mokhtari took the Bronze Scorer award with seven goals. Belarus’ Ihar Bryshtsel won the Golden Scorer award with 12 goals while Portugal’s Leo Martins took the Silver award.
۱۰ of the best
In a tournament which saw 38 goals scored from bicyle kicks, Iran led the way with 10 spectacular finishes.

High representation
Three of Asia’s four teams – Iran, Japan and United Arab Emirates – advanced to the quarter-finals.

Tough outing for Japan
Silver medallists in 2021, Japan had it tough this time around with the East Asian side eliminated by Brazil in the quarter-finals, having advanced after finishing second in their group.

Historic first
Hosts UAE advanced to the knockout stage for the first time in eight appearances at the global showpiece, producing a fighting performance before going down 2-1 to Iran in the quarter-finals.
Unlucky Oman
Oman were the only Asian side who didn’t advanced past the group stage but it was not for the want of trying, with the West Asian side giving their all before losing 3-2 to Portugal in their Group D must-win tie.