TEHRAN – Iran defeated New Zealand 17-14 in the Men's Preliminary Round - Group A of the 2023 Men's Water Polo World Cup, Division 2 on Friday.

Team Melli had earlier lost to Romania 15-4 in Group B.

Iran will meet Kazakhstan on Saturday.

Group A consists of China, Germany, Malta and South Africa.

The tournament is being held in Berlin, Germany from May 5 to 7.