Draw Belgium vs Iran - World Cup 2026
Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw, with Belgium struggling to secure a win, with a player coming off.
Great services from Belgium goalkeeper Alireza Byron Vand helped keep Iran's World Cup hopes alive. In the tournament in Los Angeles, 33-year-old Byron Wundt had some great serves in the first half. The Aston Villa centre-back made a save at close range against Yuri Delemans and then produced a superb save to keep out Maxime du Koper's sublime effort in the 58th minute.
23-year-old defender Nathan Ngoi was sent off for a professional foul on Mehdi Taremi in the 23rd minute of Belgium's effort to win. He was the youngest player to receive a red card at a World Cup since 2014.
The result marks Belgium's second time in 28 years that they have not progressed since the semi-finals in 2018. Now, Belgium will play New Zealand in the final group match and must win.
Iran's alliance is proving its mettle at the World Cup for the first time, avoiding defeat in the last two matches.
Belgium, ahead of the World Cup, were considered the champions, but now they seem unlikely to win a major trophy with their 'Golden Generation' players.
Belgium will meet New Zealand in the final group match on 27 June (04:00 BST), while Iran face Egypt.
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