Players of Iran celebrate scoring during the pool A match between Iran and Iraq at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Karimi Reyhane (R) of Iran competes during the pool A match between Iran and Iraq at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Doreen Romel Shamow of Iraq reacts during the pool A match between Iran and Iraq at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Doreen Romel Shamow of Iraq competes during the pool A match between Iran and Iraq at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Players of Iraq celebrate scoring during the pool A match between Iran and Iraq at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Players of Iraq sing the national anthem before the pool A match between Iran and Iraq at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

Dashne Qasim Abdullah (1st L) of Iraq competes during the pool A match between Iran and Iraq at AVC Women's Volleyball Continental Championship in Tianjin, China, Aug. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)