The defending champion will now face Saudi Arabia in Saturday’s semi-final with the winner to also book its ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025.

Ali Mirshekari scored a hat trick as well as two goals from Mohammad Masoumizadeh, and Ali Nazem each.

Abbas Rezaei, Saeid Piramoon, Mohammad Mokhtari, and Mohammad Ali Nazarzadeh scored a goal each.