Iran prepares for Belgium with motivational video ahead of World Cup clash
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Iran's national soccer team is gearing up for a match against Belgium on June 22, 2026. A motivational video highlighting indelible moments from previous World Cups inspired the players, as they faced the highly-ranked Belgian side. Midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh noted that the video showcased moments of resilience and notable performances against top teams like Spain and Portugal. The team aims to harness this historical inspiration as they compete on the world stage.
- •Iran faces Belgium on June 22, 2026.
- •A motivational video was played to inspire the team.
- •The video featured key moments from past World Cups.
- •Iran's history includes competitive matches against Spain and Portugal.
- •Midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh commented on the importance of these moments.
- 2:03 AMThe Guardian Sport — Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope | Alexander Abnos
"The goalkeeper’s 59th-minute save left mouths agape but it’s not the first time he has created an indelible moment for the team As they prepared for the future, the Iran national team looked to its past. Before Sunday’s matchup against a No 9-ranked Belgium with plenty of stars, the team was played a motivational video; a clip containing what midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh said were the indelible moments of Iran’s past two World Cup appearances. These included dogged defending, aggressive closing down, and the few moments of on-field triumph against world powers like Spain and Portugal that have characterized this latest generation of a proud footballing hotbed. Continue reading...
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