Over to Volleyball, Iran have lost to Bulgaria in their first match in the 2nd round of the 2018 FIVB World Championship.
Playing before their fans at home in Sofia, Bulgaria took the first set 25-19 and saved a couple of set points before taking the second at 28-26.
Iran staged another comeback in the third set, But Bulgaria came back from behind and took the lead and went on to win the set at 26-24. Iran will also play against Canada and the team USA in the 2nd round of the competitions.