Iran men's volleyball end week with losses to Slovenia and Turkey in VNL 2026

Iran's men's national volleyball team suffered a 0‑3 defeat to Slovenia in the third week of the 2026 Nations League, losing the sets 27‑25, 25‑19 and 26‑24. The match, played on 26 Tir, featured a squad coached by Roberto Piacenza and included players such as Ali Hajipour, Ali Haqparast, Mohammad Valizadeh, Arshia Behnazad, Mobin Nasri, Nima Baatni and Mohammad‑Reza Hazratpour.

Two days later, on 28 Tir, Iran lost 1‑3 to Turkey, with set scores of 17‑25, 25‑22, 25‑17 and 25‑19. Turkey’s victory secured its seventh‑place qualification for the final round of the tournament. The Iranian lineup remained the same under Piacenza, while Turkey fielded a side coached by Aslobo~dan Kovac. These consecutive defeats left Iran without a win in its final two league matches.