Aug 12, 2023 08:29

Iran Men's Blind Football to Face Tough Brazil in Their Worlds Opener

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Iran Blind Football National Team have been drawn in Group D of the 2023 Birmingham World Games.

 

Iran NPC, Tehran- Team Iran will face the title-holders Brazil in his opening match of Group stage at the 2023 IBSA Men's Blind Football World Games.

Groups and schedule (time in CEST, UK time -1) have been announced for Blind Football in the 2023 IBSA Worlds and according to draw, Iranian men's national team has been drawn in Group D with Mexico, Tokyo bronze medallist Morocco and Brazil.

The five-time Paralympic champion Brazil is also the current World Champion, after defeating Argentina by 2–0 in the final of Madrid 2018.


Iran Schedule


Wednesday, August 16th

5.30pm – Iran vs Brazil

Friday, August 18th

5.30pm – Mexico vs Iran

Sunday, August 20th

5.30pm – Iran vs Morocco


Blind Football Worlds Fate


Group A: Japan, Italy, Thailand, Turkey

Group B: England, Germany, Argentina, China

Group C: Colombia, Spain, France, Mali

Group D: Iran, Brazil, Mexico, Morocco

 

The championship will start on August 15th, and the final will be played on August 25th at 6.30 pm. The male edition gives three slots for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

A record number of 228 players will participate in the Blind Football World Championships.

All the matches will be played at the Bournbrook 3G pitch (Birmingham University Campus).

Source: Iran NPC
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