The match schedule for Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team at the 2026 World Championships in Hangzhou has been confirmed, with Pool D fixtures against Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Japan set for 19–21 July. The competition also serves as a direct qualifier for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Iran NPC, Tehran - The schedule for the Iran men’s national sitting volleyball team at the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships has been announced, with the reigning world champions set to begin their title defence in Hangzhou, China.
Iran has been drawn in Pool D alongside Poland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Japan.
Iran – Pool D Fixtures (Group Stage)
19 July
Iran vs Poland
🕘 09:00 (Iran time)
20 July
Iran vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
🕝 14:30
21 July
Iran vs Japan
🕔 05:00
The top teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages, where they will compete for the world title and Paralympic qualification. Iran, one of the most successful nations in the history of sitting volleyball, enters the competition as a leading contender for the championship.
The 2026 World Championships will take place from 19 to 26 July 2026, bringing together the world’s leading teams in both the men’s and women’s competitions. The event also carries significant importance as it offers direct qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, with the champions securing automatic qualification.