TEHRAN, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has confirmed a friendly match against Bolivia next month, Iranian media reported on Monday.

In a statement, the Iranian federation said they will play the South Americans on Oct. 16 in Tehran's Azadi Stadium.

Iran edged past Uzbekistan 1-0 in a friendly held in Tashkent last week.

The friendly has been arranged as part of preparations for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup UAE. Carlos Queiroz's team has been pitted against Iraq, Vietnam and Yemen in Group D.?