TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Czech Republic 3-0 (26-24, 25-20, 25-13) to book a place in the 2021 FIVB Volleyball Boys' U19 World Championship quarterfinals on Monday.

Iran will play Argentina on Tuesday.

Italy are the defending champions, having won their second title in Tunisia.

The competition started on Aug. 24 in Tehran and will run until Sept. 2.