Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made crucial saves for his side against Belgium during the Group G 2026 FIFA World Cup match played in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Belgian defender Maxim De Cuyper had an open look at the goal from close range, but Beiranvand dived to his left to get a hand on the ball and prevent Belgium from taking the lead. The rebound from the save went De Cuyper’s way again, but Beiranvand saved again to his left.
The 33-year-old made a total of seven saves in the match, winning the Player of the Match award for his performance.
Iranian Alireza Beiranvand makes the save. | Photo credit: Reuters
Iranian Alireza Beiranvand makes the save. | Photo credit: Reuters
Beiranvand plays for the Iranian club Tractor. In the past he also played for Persepolis, Boavista and the Belgian Royal Antwerp, with whom he won the Belgian Cup in 2019/20.
He played 83 matches for the Iranian national football team. The 195 centimeter tall guard was also Iran’s goalkeeper at the Football World Cup in 2018 and 2022.
Published on June 22, 2026
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