TEHRAN (Tasnim) Iran lost to England 1-0 in the final match of the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup on Wednesday.

Azeem Amir scored the winner in the final seconds of the match at the United Sports Centre, Kakkanad, Kochi, India.

Team Melli of Iran progressed to the final after a strong run in the tournament.

It opened with a 4-0 win over Poland, followed by a goalless draw against England. Iran also defeated India (3-0), South Korea (3-0), and Italy (1-0) en route to the final.

This tournament was an official event for the top six IBSA-ranked nations announced in January 2025. It marked the first official event in the new cycle ahead of the next Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Following the conclusion of the mens tournament, India will then host the IBSA Blind Womens World Championship between October 6 and 12.