Iraq's football captain Younis Mahmoud scored the winning goal that gave his team victory in the Asian Cup final against Saudi Arabia.

This Baghdad cafe erupted into cheers as the winning goal was scored.

Crowds of people flowed into the streets of cities across Iraq, including this group in Karbala, 80km (50 miles) south of Baghdad.

The smile on this man's face says it all, as he joined the celebrations in Karbala.

There were celebrations in other countries too, like this one in Stockholm, Sweden, where people waved Kurdish, Assyrian, Swedish and Iraqi flags.

Iraqi soldiers in Baghdad enjoyed their team's victory. Thousands of Iraqis welcomed the win with celebratory gunfire despite a government ban.

Iraq fans were in high spirits ahead of the match at Bung Karno stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia.

This young fan decorated herself with the Iraqi national flag to cheer on her team.

A shopkeeper in central Baghdad prepared for the game, folding Iraqi flags.

Security was tightened amid fears insurgents would attack crowds of fans. About 50 people were killed in attacks after Iraq's victory in the semi-final.