No participating teams managed to score against the Iranian players throughout the tournament, IRNA reported late on Friday.
This marks Iran's first world championship title in cerebral palsy footfall. Iran finished second at the 2022 IFCPF World Cup in Salou, Spain, 2022, where Ukraine claimed the championship.
On their path to the title, Iran defeated Venezuela, Ireland, Germany, the US, and Brazil.
The Netherlands secured third place in the competition after defeating Brazil.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a message of congratulations on this occasion, hailing the team's performance as "an expression of self-belief, perseverance, and a resolve to conquer the peaks of honor for Iran."
In a related development, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf congratulated the Iranian nation, athletes, and sports officials on the team’s victory.
This remarkable win showcases the capability and skill of Iranian athletes, Qalibaf underlined in his Saturday message.
Minister of Sport and Youth Ahmad Donyamali also congratulated the team, stating that this victory symbolizes the strength and credibility of Iranian sport.
The 16th edition of the IFCPF World Cup was held in Salou, Spain from November 6 to November 23.
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