Iran defeated Germany with a score of 3:2 (25-22, 26-28, 18-25, 25-20, 15-12) in the third round of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) World Championship, which took place on Thursday.
The Melli team is scheduled to play Slovenia on Friday. Additionally, Iran will have a match against Turkey on Sunday.
For Iran, the third round represents more than just four matches; it is an opportunity to demonstrate its progress, strengthen its position among leading global volleyball powers, and maintain hopes for the future. Fans expect the Melli team to meet expectations at crucial moments.
At the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championship, the Iranian men's national team secured its fifth victory by defeating the USA team in three consecutive sets with scores of 25-21, 25-15, and 25-16 on Wednesday.
The Iranian team previously defeated Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan, and Croatia. On Thursday, Iran will play against Kazakhstan in the tournament semi-finals.
Earlier that day, the women's team lost to Canada with a score of 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-22) and consequently failed to qualify for the Four Final. The World Championship is being held at the World ParaVolley Development Centre and includes 16 men's and 16 women's teams.
This tournament is the first opportunity for teams to secure qualification for the LA28 Paralympic Games, as the champions among men and women receive direct spots in the competition.
At the 2026 Sitting Volleyball World Championship, the Iranian men's national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina with a score of 3:1 (24-26, 25-21, 25-22, 25-21) on Sunday.
The Iranian team, which is the current world and Paralympic champion among men, previously defeated Poland 3:1 on Friday and will play against Japan on Monday.
The World Championship is taking place at the World ParaVolley Development Centre and includes 16 men's and 16 women's teams. The competition starts with a three-day group stage from July 10 to 12, where teams are divided into four groups of four. Then all participants will move to the Round of 16 on July 13.
This tournament represents the first chance for teams to secure qualification for the LA28 Paralympic Games, as the champions in both men's and women's categories receive direct spots in the competition.
