Iran defeat Syria at 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier

July 5, 2026 - 21:29

TEHRAN - Iran have completed the 2-0 sweep over Syria, following the 73-52 victory earlier today at the Prince Hamza stadium in Jordan.

In the process, Team Melli's veteran power forward Arsalan Kazemi mproved upon a personal milestone unlikely to be replicated anytime soon.

Iran have finished their First Round engagements by topping the Group C table with a 5-1 record.

They head into the Second Round facing the likes of Australia, Philippines and New Zealand.

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