[82374] The Iranian national volleyball team was defeated by Belgium in the 2026 Nations League

Volleyball Drama: The Iranian Team Succumbed to Belgium

In the 2026 Volleyball Nations League matches, the Iranian team suffered a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Belgian team. As reported in کانال فوتبال برتر ࡆ لیگ برتر 360, the game was close and tense, with the Iranians managing to tie the sets at 2-2 after an early deficit, but finally giving in during the decisive set.

The final results according to the reports are: 23-25, 22-25, 25-23, 25-17 and 12-15 in favor of the Belgians. Many media outlets, including آخرین خبر (known as a general news and current affairs channel), defined the result as one where "the comeback was not completed" and noted that the players under the guidance of coach Piazza failed to overcome the European opponent.

On a personal level, Ali Haghighat-Parast stood out, providing an impressive performance and scoring 27 points. According to a report by آخرین خبر, Haghighat-Parast was crowned the top scorer of the match, while Ferre Reggers stood out on the Belgian side with 24 points.

Before the game, IRNA News Agency - an official media outlet identified with the positions of the Iranian government - published the roster of the 14 players who left for the mission. The match is part of the first week of the qualification stage of the 2026 Nations League, a major tournament in the world volleyball circuit.