Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves to help his team secure a 0-0 draw against Belgium in a World Cup Group G match on Monday, June 22, 2026, in Inglewood, California, USA.
This was the second time in his three World Cup appearances that the 33-year-old Beiranvand kept a clean sheet. He also made six saves in Iran's opening match against New Zealand, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Red Card for Belgium
Iran's hopes for a win increased when Belgium's Nathan Ngoy was shown a red card in the 66th minute, leaving Belgium with 10 men. However, Iran failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage.
Despite being a man down, Belgium created more scoring opportunities, but all were thwarted by Beiranvand's heroics.
Group G Standings
With the result, both Iran and Belgium remain alive in the race to advance to the next round. Iran has two points from two draws, while Belgium has one point from a loss and a draw.
