Both teams are based at Urmia in Iran for their latest three matches, with the hosts facing Canada today.

The Iranian team recorded a 25-15, 26-24, 25-16 victory to improve to six wins and one defeat their run.

Russia matched that record by coming from a set down to beat Poland 24-26, 25-20, 25-22, 25-19.

Brazil were unable to to maintain their 100 per cent record when they faced Serbia at the Multiusos de Gondomar venue in Portugal.

The European nation battled to a 17-25, 25-22, 17-25, 25-20, 15-12 victory.

Hosts Portugal then earned a straight sets 25-22, 25-17, 25-23 win over China in the second match of the day at the venue.

Italy secured a 23-25, 25-15, 29-27, 25-21 win over Japan at the Palace of Culture and Sports in Bulgaria.

The Italians now have five wins and two defeats from their matches to date.

Bulgaria battled to a 20-25, 29-27, 22-25, 25-21, 15-13 win over Australia.

France were able to build on their record of five wins and one defeat when they took on Germany in Cannes.

The hosts clinched a 24-26, 25-20, 25-19, 25-20 win over their fellow Europeans.

United States recorded a 25-22, 25-19, 21-25, 25-21 win over Argentina in the other tie at Palais des Victories.