Spain wins 3rd straight game to top Group C at FIBA World Cup

Iran tailed in Group C after losing all its three games, while Spain next meets Italy and Serbia in the round of 16 for a quarterfinal spot.

"We qualified for the next round. It is a good point to start with," Spain coach Sergio Scariolo said. "We struggle a little bit more, but we know our work is still in progress. Next round we will give more concentration."

Iran, who will play the Philippines and Angola in classification round of 17-32, still has the chance to directly qualify for the Tokyo Olympics as all Asian teams have failed to reach the round of 16.

Host China, the favorite other than Iran to finish the World Cup as the best Asian side, lost its final group game against Venezuela on Wednesday.