TEHRAN – Iran defeated Egypt 10-3 in the 2022 IBSA Goalball World Championships on Saturday.

Team Melli had defeated Colombia 15-5 in their opening match.

Iran are drawn in Group D along with China, Lithuania, Ukraine, the U.S., Egypt, Mexico and Colombia.

Iran’s men’s national team lead in goals scored (25), with the U.S. close behind (24), both in the same group (D).

As a result, the U.S.-China match on Day 4 is a must-see.

The competition started on Dec. 7 in Matosinhos, Portugal and will run until Dec. 16.

This tournament is the first chance to lock up spots in the Paralympic Games Paris 2024, with the top two men’s and women’s teams earning their berths.