Iran thrashed by Brazil at 2023 FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran basketball team suffered a 100-59 loss against Brazil in the opening match of the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Saturday.

Matin Aghajanpour led Iran with 11 points and 2 rebounds while Bruno Caboclo collected 16 points and 7 rebounds for the Brazilian team at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta.

Brazilian guard Raul Neto apparently suffered a severe injury during the third quarter and was carried off the court on stretchers.

Team Melli will play Ivory Coast on Aug. 28 in Group G and meet world No. 1 Spain two days later.