Iran lost to Slovenia in the third match of the 2026 VNL Volleyball World Championship

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.

Upcoming Match Schedule

The Melli team is scheduled to play Slovenia on Friday. Additionally, Iran will have a match against Turkey on Sunday.

Significance of the Tournament for Iran

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.

Match Results

The Iranian team previously defeated Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan, and Croatia. On Thursday, Iran will play against Kazakhstan in the tournament semi-finals.

Women's Team and Tournament

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.