# Iranian national sports team preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-national-sports-team-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-04T21:57:31.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

Iranian national sports teams continue preparations for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games, though logistical hurdles persist for certain programs.

In football, head coach Hossein Abdi reported that the men’s under-23 team’s preparation camp was disrupted by disputes with domestic clubs. Specifically, clubs such as Tractor SC have declined to release players due to overlapping schedules with the Persian Gulf Pro League and Asian competitions, resulting in a shortage of available athletes for training. Despite these challenges, the final roster for the football team has been announced; they are placed in Group B and are scheduled to face the United Arab Emirates, China, and North Korea.

The men’s national basketball team has also finalized its Nagoya schedule. Competing in Group B, Iran is set to face Qatar, Chinese Taipei, and Jordan, with matches scheduled to take place between September 10 and September 15, 2026.

Other disciplines continue their respective preparations, including the national volleyball team’s training in Russia and the men’s handball team’s transition phase involving training in Tehran and Serbia.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Iran national teams prepare for 2026 Nagoya Asian Games

Iran's national football and basketball teams prepare for the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games amid club disputes affecting football player availability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-national-sports-teams-prepare-for-nagoya-asian-games

### 2026-08-21: Iran Olympic football team faces Nagoya Asian Games uncertainty

Iran's Olympic football team faces roster uncertainty for the Nagoya Asian Games due to scheduling conflicts with domestic clubs and the senior national team.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-olympic-football-team-faces-nagoya-asian-games-uncertainty

### 2026-08-14: Iran national volleyball and handball teams begin intensive preparations

Iran's national volleyball and handball teams are undergoing intensive training camps and roster adjustments in preparation for upcoming Asian championships and international tournaments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-national-volleyball-and-handball-teams-begin-intensive-preparations

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