According to the Tehran Times, Mohammadamine Rahimi scored 11 points for Iran, while Ahmed Amar earned 12 points for Egypt.
The young Persian, who lost to Spain and defeated Poland and Tunisia in his previous match, will play Italy in Pool C on Tuesday.
Uzbekistan will host the championship in Tashkent from July 24th to August 3rd to support the preparation of the FIVB Volleyball Empowerment Program through 12 months of coaching support, event equipment and three knowledge transfer programs.
The 24 participating teams compete in four round robin pools, with the top four teams from each group reaching the knockout stage. All teams will play until the end of the tournament, with the final ranking determined in three rounds to determine their first position.
The World Championships are a key moment for Uzbekistan volleyball. The Empowerment Program provides the foundation for national efforts to develop talent and strengthen their presence in international competition.
MNA