The Iranian Team Will Face the Three Asian Sides in the Opening Phase As They Look to Secure a Place in the Knockout Rounds

Iran's men's national basketball team have learned their group-stage opponents for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Following the draw, Iran were placed in Group B alongside Jordan, Chinese Taipei and Qatar. The Iranian team will face the three Asian sides in the opening phase as they look to secure a place in the knockout rounds.

Iran are currently holding a training camp at the Mashhoun Sports Hall as preparations continue. The coaching staff are focusing on tactical work and building the team ahead of the Asian Games, while the final squad is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. Jordan will provide a significant test in the group, while Chinese Taipei and Qatar will also be looking to challenge for qualification from Group B. The basketball tournament at the Nagoya Asian Games will take place from Sept.

10 to 20, with Iran's team among the first Iranian representatives to begin their campaign. The tournament represents an important opportunity for Iran to compete against some of the strongest sides in Asia. (Tehran Times) — Iran's men's national basketball team have discovered their opponents in the group stage of the basketball tournament at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.