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Group B: Paraguay 1-5 IR Iran

Group B: Paraguay 1-5 IR Iran

Victoria: Islamic Republic of Iran put the shackles on Paraguay’s high-flying attack to register a second successive victory in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 at the Paradise Arena on Saturday.
The win confirmed Iran's quarter-final spot after two-time champions Portugal defeated Mauritania 8-4 in the later match, with the two victors - who are both on six points - to meet on Monday to decide the Group B winners.
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Iran got off to a fast start with Movahed Mohammadpour and Seyed Mirjalili each smashing in shots from distance.

Valentin Benitez and Co’s attempts to cut the deficit were thwarted until midway through the second period, when Milciades Medina took flight and scored a sensational bicycle kick.
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Ali Nazem restored Iran’s two-goal cushion, followed by insurance strikes from Mahdi Shir and Mohammad Masoumi to seal things for Team Melli.

Photos: FIFA via Getty Images

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