Iran to Play Portugal at Futsal World Cup Third-Place Playoff


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran will face Portugal early Sunday at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 third-place playoff.

The Iranian team lost to Russia 4-3 in the tournament’s semis and failed to qualify for final match.

Portugal also lost to Argentina 5-2 and failed to book a place in the final.

There will be a first-time Futsal World Cup champion when Argentina and Russia play in the final in Cali on Saturday 1 October at 14:30 (local time).

Iran will face Portugal in the match for third place earlier on the same day.