Iran, who had defeated Poland 55-11 and Kenya 42-10 in its previous matches, will meet Chinese Taipei on Thursday.

Team Melli Banovan has been drawn in Group B along with Chinese Taipei, Nepal, Poland, Zanzibar and Kenya.

Group A consists of defending champion India, Bangladesh, Thailand, Uganda and Germany.

The 2025 World Cup is taking place in Dhaka, Bangladesh, from November 17 to 24.