Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 25, 2026, 5:26 PM2026 VNL: Iran falls short to U.S.
In Week 2 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) held on Thursday, Iran faced a challenging defeat against the United States, losing in straight sets with scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 31-29. The closely contested match saw Iran struggle to overcome the strong performance of the U.S. team, particularly in the tightly fought first and third sets. This result marks a setback for Iran in the ongoing tournament, highlighting the competitive intensity between the two national teams as they vie for standing in the VNL. The defeat underscores the high level of competition and the narrow margins that often decide matches in the international volleyball arena.
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TEHRAN – Iran suffered a straight-sets defeat against the United States in Week 2 of the 2026 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Thursday, losing 25-23, 25-20, 31-29.