**Indonesia Women’s Volleyball Team Faces Iran in AVC Continental Quarter‑Final**
*Jakarta, 27 August 2026* – The Indonesian women’s national volleyball team will meet Iran in the quarter‑finals of the 2026 Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Continental Championship. The match is scheduled for Friday, 28 August 2026, at 14:00 Western Indonesian Time (WIB).
**Recent Form and Group‑Stage Performance**
Indonesia entered the knockout stage after finishing as runner‑up of Pool B in the group phase, which was held in Tianjin, China. On 26 August 2026, the team, coached by Marcos Sugiyama, defeated Australia in straight sets (25‑18, 25‑17, 25‑21), securing a 3‑0 victory and adding three points to its tally. The result left Indonesia with six points, placing them fourth in the combined group‑stage standings.
Iran qualified as runner‑up of Pool A, finishing fifth in the combined standings. The two teams will therefore clash in the quarter‑finals, with the winner advancing to the semi‑finals.
**Head‑to‑Head Record**
According to the AVC’s official records, Indonesia holds a slight edge over Iran in recent encounters, having won three of the last five matches:
| Date | Competition | Result (Indonesia) | Score |
|——|————-|——————–|——-|
| 6 June 2026 | AVC Women’s Cup | Win | 3‑1 (25‑15, 21‑25, 25‑21, 25‑22) |
| 14 June 2025 | AVC Women’s Nations Cup | Win | 3‑1 (25‑17, 25‑15, 23‑25, 25‑20) |
| 7 June 2025 | AVC Women’s Nations Cup | Loss | 2‑3 (25‑23, 23‑25, 25‑16, 19‑25, 15‑12) |
| 2019 | Asian Women’s Championship | Loss | 2‑3 (score not disclosed) |
| 2018 | Asian Games | Win | 3‑1 (score not disclosed) |
Two of the five meetings have been decided in five sets, underscoring the competitive nature of the rivalry.
**Implications**
A victory would propel Indonesia into the semi‑finals of the AVC Women’s Continental Championship, while a defeat would end its campaign. The team’s recent 3‑0 win over Australia and its favorable head‑to‑head record against Iran are cited as confidence‑boosting factors ahead of the quarter‑final.
**Source**
The information is drawn from a report published by *Harian Jogja* on 27 August 2026.
Article and image source: sport.harianjogja.com
