Iran Edges Italy at 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran edged past Italy 1-0 at the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup on Monday.
Morteza Karimi scored the winning goal for Iran.
Team Melli will meet England in the final match on Wednesday.
Team Melli is headed by long-serving coach Javad Felfeli.
This tournament is an official event for the top six countries in the IBSA rankings announced in January 2025.
It is the first official event in the new cycle leading up to the next Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
Following the conclusion of the men’s tournament, India will then host the IBSA Blind Women’s World Championship between October 6 and 12.
