Iran national football team defeated Uzbekistan 1-0 in a friendly match on Saturday.


Iran will send a skilled, credentialed roster of 12 athletes—three in men’s freestyle, nine in Greco-Roman—to the 2026 Muhamet Malo tournament in Tirana, Albania.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi congratulated the national futsal team on winning the AFC Asian Cup, saying the title reflects the nation’s steadfast resolve and collective will to overcome challenges.
Iran’s national futsal team has moved up one place in the latest FIFA world rankings, securing fourth position with a total of 1,523 points.