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What Alireza Beiranvand Changed for Iran
2026 World Cup

What Alireza Beiranvand Changed for Iran

Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves in a 0-0 draw with Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, and FIFA named him its Superior Player of the Match. Iran drew all three Group G matches, finished third on three points, and did not play a knockout match.

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Wojciech Szczęsny — Poland's No. 1 at the 2026 World Cup
2026 World Cup

Wojciech Szczęsny — Poland's No. 1 at the 2026 World Cup

Wojciech Szczęsny came out of retirement and started Poland's 2026 World Cup. Poland lost 1–2 to Brazil in the round of 32.

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Yassine Bounou — Morocco's No. 1 at the 2026 World Cup
2026 World Cup

Yassine Bounou — Morocco's No. 1 at the 2026 World Cup

Yassine Bounou started Morocco's 2026 World Cup. Morocco beat Croatia 1–0 in the group and lost 1–2 to France in the quarterfinal.

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