TEHRAN – Iran lost to Senegal 30-21 at the 27th IHF Women’s World Championship 2025 Senegal Monday night.
Iran had previously lost to Switzerland and Hungary.
Just like in the previous two editions, Iran will continue in President’s Cup Group I, where Team Melli will face Croatia, Uruguay and Paraguay.
Senegal, meanwhile, move on to the main round hoping for a better finish than its last two 18th place results as it travels to Rotterdam. It will face Denmark, Romania and Japan, starting the next phase with zero points.
Senegalese Gnonsiane Niombla was chosen the Player of the Match.