Iran’s Women’s Futsal Too Strong for New Zealand: Friendly

In the match, held at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, Philippines, Nasimeh Gholami (two goals), Fereshteh Khosravi, Mahsa Kamali Mahtab Banaei, and Elham Anafjeh scored for Iran.

Team Melli Banovan had shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Poland on Sunday.

Iran has been drawn in Group D of the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup along with Brazil, Italy and Panama.

The competition will be held from November 21 to December 7, 2025 in Pasig City, Manila, the Philippines.