Tasnim - Iran kicked off the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup Dubai 2015 with a 4-2 defeat against Tahiti on Tuesday.

The Iranian team had lost to Tahiti 5-4 in the 2015 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in July.

Portugal also defeated Mexico 5-3 in Group B.

Iran will face world champion Portugal on Wednesday.

The 2015 Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup is the fifth edition of the tournament, Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup. It takes place at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from 3 to 7 November.