TEHRAN – Iran volleyball team have dropped to 12th place in the latest FIVB ranking released on Monday.

The Iranian team finished in ninth place in the 2020 Olympic Games.

Brazil lead the table, followed by Poland, Russia and France.

Japan volleyball team are the best Asian team in the ranking, sitting in 11th place.

Iran were placed in eighth place before the start of 2021 Volleyball Nations League and Olympics.