Iran, who started the campaign with two wins over Saudi Arabia and South Korea in Group A, will play Qatar, the most decorated Asian team, on Wednesday.
Team Melli has already advanced to the semifinals.
Group B consists of Indonesia, Vietnam, Oman, Hong Kong, Kuwait and China.
The 9th Asian Men’s & Women’s Beach Handball Championship is being held in Bali, Indonesia, from March 10 to 19.
The winning team will qualify for the beach handball competition of the 2nd ANOC World Beach Games, which will be held in Bali, Indonesia, from August 5 to 12, 2023.
The top two teams will also qualify for the 11th IHF Men’s Beach Handball World Championships, slated for June/July 2024.