TEHRAN – Iran defeated South Africa 16-15 in the 2023 World Aquatics Men’s U20 Water Polo Championships on Thursday.

Iran have so far defeated Argentina 15-13, Peru 12-6 and South Africa 16-15 and lost to Australia 17-3 and Brazil 17-9.

Iran will play Argentina on Saturday for the 15th place.

The competition is being held in Bucharest/Otopeni, Romania from June 10 to 17.