Iran to play Poland, New Zealand in pre-Futsal World Cup friendlies
Iran will play Poland and New Zealand in a friendly double header ahead of the upcoming FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup – starting November 21 in the Philippines – national team head coach Shahrzad Mozaffar confirmed.
“We will leave for the Philippines on Nov. 13 to play Poland three days later, followed by a match against New Zealand on Nov. 17. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to play these two friendlies, as both opponents will be part of the World Cup,” Mozaffar said after a training session on Monday.
Iran has been drawn alongside futsal heavyweights Brazil and Italy, as well as Panama, in Group D of the inaugural World Cup.
Iranian girls will get their campaign underway against eight-time Copa America champion Brazil – the top team in the latest FIFA World Ranking – on November 23, before facing Panama three days later.
The two-time Asian champion will hope to be in contention for a top-two finish in the group and a place in the round of 16, when it squares off against world No. 7 Italy on November 29.