Iran hold 10-man Belgium to 0-0 draw as Beiranvand makes seven saves

Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was at his absolute best as Iran held Belgium to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their Group G clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was at his absolute best as Iran held Belgium to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their Group G clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand became one of the biggest talking points of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after producing a sensational display against Belgium in Group G. The experienced shot-stopper made seven crucial saves to help Iran secure a hard fought 0-0 draw, earning the Player of the Match award.Soon after the final whistle, social media was flooded with praise for Beiranvand. Many fans described his performance as "Iranian Resistance on American Soil," while others thanked the goalkeeper for keeping Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive."The Iranian diaspora has really supported us here. I could hear them chanting Iran and that really motivated us." Iran's Alireza Beiranvand on Belgium 0-0 Iran, thanks to his terrific play, praising the Iran supporting fans at SoFi Stadium. @TWDTV1 https://t.co/vWbyKwfMPD pic.twitter.com/46FIO82aP2— Andrew Jerell Jones, Luke 1:37 (BlueSky too now) (@sluggahjells) June 21, 2026 Beiranvand Thanks Iranian FansSpeaking after the match at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Beiranvand dedicated the performance to the Iranian supporters who filled the stadium and said, "The Iranian diaspora has really supported us here. I could hear them chanting 'Iran' and that really motivated us."The goalkeeper also expressed his gratitude to fans around the world and said, "I kiss the hands of every Iranian." His emotional comments quickly went viral with supporters praising both his performance and his connection with the fans.Congratulations to Beiranvand and Team Iran at this World CupAlireza Beiranvand was selected as the BEST player of the Belgium and Iran match with 7 saves!Beiranvand: I kiss the hands of every Iranian.Iran also TOPS GROUP G ❤️ https://t.co/SB7UtjFVT8 pic.twitter.com/BRzXFtTDZw— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) June 21, 2026 Fans Hail Iran Goalkeeper On Social MediaFollowing the match, football fans celebrated Beiranvand's heroics across social media. Several users congratulated the goalkeeper on winning the Player of the Match award after making seven saves against one of Europe's strongest teams. Others described his display as one of the finest goalkeeping performances of the tournament so far.Iranian fans thank Alireza Beiranvand for his heroics against Belgium. pic.twitter.com/pwpbuWsp5q— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) June 21, 2026 The phrase "Iranian Resistance on American Soil" was widely shared by users while applauding Iran's disciplined defending and Beiranvand's outstanding performance between the posts. Some fans also praised the team's resilience despite facing constant pressure from Belgium.Creo que ni en la TV iraní IRIB se emocionaron tanto con el resultado de Irán/Bélgica como Solabarrieta…Partidazo, a pesar del pésimo arbitraje, en lo que los relatores denominaron la impresionante “Resistencia iraní en suelo estadounidense”. Y lo de Beiranvand, impresionante. pic.twitter.com/mAEwy2m7c1— Vagabundo ilustrado (@vagoilustrado) June 21, 2026 Beiranvand Frustrates BelgiumBelgium dominated possession and created several clear-cut chances, but Beiranvand repeatedly denied the Red Devils with a series of outstanding saves. His performance ensured Iran earned a valuable point in Group G and kept their qualification hopes alive. Belgium were also reduced to 10 men after defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the second half.Belgium coach Rudi Garcia admitted after the match that his side lacked the finishing touch and singled out Beiranvand as the player who made the difference.'This Is How We Protect Our Land': MB Ghalibaf Hails Alireza Beiranvand After Iran Hold Belgium To FIFA World Cup Draw | VideoIran's World Cup Campaign Stays AliveThe draw leaves Iran firmly in contention for a place in the knockout rounds ahead of their final group-stage match against Egypt. After the game, the Iranian team also left a handwritten thank you note in the dressing room, expressing gratitude to Los Angeles and the supporters who backed them throughout the match.

Tehran: Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf on Monday lauded Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand for producing a series of crucial saves to keep his side in the Group G match against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2026, affirming, "This is how we protect our land."In a post on X, the speaker, sharing an image from Iran's second Group G match in which the team held Belgium to a hard-fought 0-0 draw, hailed the goalkeeper for his outstanding performance.This is how we protect our land pic.twitter.com/Y9x0OoE7Kb— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) June 21, 2026 Busquen el mejor gol, porque la mejor atajada del mundial YA LA TENEMOS Beiranvand pic.twitter.com/WjjykkKcJD— (@AnderCadena1) June 21, 2026 "This is how we protect our land," he captioned the post.The 33-year-old goalkeeper earned widespread praise after his magnificent performance at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (Local Time). Beiranvand made seven saves in total, including four diving stops and three high claims, while also preventing an estimated 1.70 goals.His heroics ensured Iran secured a valuable point and earned him the 'Superior Player of the Match' award.You voted Alireza Beiranvand Superior Player of the Match! ⚽ #FIFAWorldCup #SuperiorPOTM pic.twitter.com/aDWCw15Fhs— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 21, 2026 Iranian fans thank Alireza Beiranvand for his heroics against Belgium. pic.twitter.com/pwpbuWsp5q— IRNA News Agency ☫ (@IrnaEnglish) June 21, 2026 Belgium began the contest on the front foot and dominated possession during the opening stages. Maxim De Cuyper tested Beiranvand with a powerful long-range effort, but the Iranian shot-stopper was equal to the challenge.Iran remained threatening on the counterattack and thought they had taken the lead in the 24th minute when Mehdi Taremi converted a cleverly worked free-kick routine. However, a VAR review ruled the goal out for a marginal offside.Congratulations to Beiranvand and Team Iran at this World CupAlireza Beiranvand was selected as the BEST player of the Belgium and Iran match with 7 saves!Beiranvand: I kiss the hands of every Iranian.Iran also TOPS GROUP G ❤️ https://t.co/SB7UtjFVT8 pic.twitter.com/BRzXFtTDZw— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) June 21, 2026 The Belgian attack continued to probe throughout the first half, creating several opportunities, but Beiranvand repeatedly came to Iran's rescue with a string of crucial interventions.The game shifted dramatically in the 66th minute when Belgium defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card for bringing down Taremi after a defensive mistake left the Iranian striker through on goal. The dismissal, the eighth red card of the tournament, forced Belgium to adopt a more cautious approach for the remainder of the match.From the football pitch to the negotiating table to the battlefield, every step we take as Iranians is part of a larger struggle: defending the honor and dignity of our dear people.#Minab168 pic.twitter.com/CFZ6EbYo49— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 22, 2026 With the numerical advantage, Iran pushed forward in search of a winner, introducing fresh attacking options and applying sustained pressure on the Belgian backline. Despite a series of late attacks, they could not find the breakthrough.The draw leaves Group G finely balanced, with Iran sitting top and Belgium second on two points. New Zealand and Egypt are both on one point, keeping qualification prospects open for all four teams heading into the final round of group-stage fixtures. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand repeatedly ⁠saved his side with crucial interventions, including an extraordinary stop from a point-blank-range effort from Maxim De Cuyper in the second half

Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.