Iran aims for title at Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup
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Loading...Tehran Times – DUBAI, The Iranian team is searching for its second title at the fifth edition of the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup.
Team Iran claimed the title in the third edition, defeating powerhouse teams Brazil and Russia.
Iran has been drawn in Group B alongside defending champion Russia, USA and Egypt.
The Persians will take on USA in their first match on November 3.
Group A consists of the UAE, 2014 champion Brazil, and Tahiti and Poland.
The Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup is an international beach soccer tournament which is currently being held in the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
The invitation-only tournament has been held annually starting in 2011. It will continue until at least 2017.
The competition bares many similarities to the FIFA Confederations Cup, however is not so strict on entry requirements.
