Has Alireza Safar played in a World Cup before?

Iran has appeared in 7 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Alireza Safar's full international history.

What position does Alireza Safar play?

Alireza Safar plays as a goalkeeper for Iran at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Iran in at the 2026 World Cup?

Iran are in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand.

When does Iran play at the World Cup?

Iran's first match is on 2026-06-15 against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.

Alireza Safar – Iran | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Alireza Safar

Alireza Safar Beiranvand

Date of BirthSeptember 21, 1992 (age 33)

Place of BirthKhorramabad, Iran

Height / Weight195 / 84

PositionGoalkeeper

Current ClubTractor Sazi

Career

Appearances

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Goals

2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
World Cup - Qualification Asia	13	0	0
World Cup	3	0	0
Friendlies	3	0	0
AFC Champions League Elite	9	0	0
AFC Champions League Two	5	0	0
All Competitions	33	0	0

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Iran's group: Group G →

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World Cup 2026

Group G →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Belgium	3	1	2	0	4	5
2	Egypt	3	1	2	0	2	5
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1

2026-06-15Iran vs New ZealandSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→2026-06-21Belgium vs IranSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→2026-06-26Egypt vs IranLumen Field, Seattle→

2026 tournament outlook

Alireza Safar will represent Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran have been drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-15 against New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. As a goalkeeper, Safar will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Iran's best World Cup finish is Group stage (6 times). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Iran at the 2026 World Cup

Alireza Safar is part of the Iran squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Amir Ghalenoei, alongside M. Akhbari, A. Abdullayev, H. Abarghouei, and M. Hashemnejad among the key players.

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