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Belgium and Iran draw goalless in 2026 World Cup match
The match between Belgium and Iran in Group D of the 2026 World Cup ended 0-0. Iran finished the round provisionally top of the group with 2 points, while Belgium remained second on goal difference.
The match between Belgium and Iran in Group D of the 2026 World Cup ended in a goalless draw. Both teams earned one point from the encounter played at Los Angeles Stadium.
Iran provisionally top
With this result, Iran provisionally finished the round as group leaders with 2 points, while Belgium, despite having the same points, remained in second place on goal difference. The other match in the group between Egypt and New Zealand will be played later.
Dangerous chances in the first half
Belgium, who started the match quickly, found the first dangerous chance in the 3rd minute. Romelu Lukaku met Kevin De Bruyne's cross one-on-one with the goalkeeper, but Iran's goalkeeper Ali Reza Beiranvand deflected the ball for a corner.
In the 26th minute, a goal by Iran was disallowed by VAR. Mehdi Taremi sent Ehsan Hajsafi's free-kick cross into the net, but the goal was ruled out for an offside position.
In the 43rd minute, Belgium had an opportunity when Maxim De Cuyper headed Yuri Tielemans' cross, but Beiranvand again pushed this shot out for a corner.
Red card and remaining chances in the second half
Both teams searched for a goal in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Thibaut Courtois deflected Mehdi Taremi's powerful shot.
In the 59th minute, the clearest chance of the match came from Belgium. Beiranvand again saved De Cuyper's shot from De Bruyne's long pass.
In the 67th minute, Belgium's Nathan Ngoyu received a direct red card for a foul while facing Taremi one-on-one, leaving his team with 10 men.
Iran, gaining a numerical advantage, tried to control the game but could not find clear chances. Belgium, down to 10 men, sought a goal through counter-attacks, and in the 86th minute, Beiranvand saved another shot from De Cuyper, preventing the score from changing.
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, with the participation of 48 teams.
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