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Belgium and Iran draw in World Cup group stage match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:02 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Belgium and Iran draw in World Cup group stage match
Summary

Belgium faced Iran in a World Cup match on June 21, ending in a 0-0 draw. Both teams struggled to find the net, with standout performances from goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and Alireza Beiranvand. Belgium played the second half with 10 men after Nathan Ngoy received a red card. This result leaves Belgium without a win in the tournament and both teams with two points heading into the final round of group play, as both had previously drawn their opening matches.

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By the Numbers
  • •Match held on June 21 at the World Cup
  • •Final score was 0-0 between Belgium and Iran
  • •Belgium played with 10 men for the second half
  • •Both teams have two points after three matches
  • •Both previously drew their opening matches
Latest Updates
  • 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium frustrated by structured Iran, as Group G remains tight in 0-0 draw
  • 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Iran and 10-man Belgium draw 0-0 to leave both sides on two points
  • 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium held by Iran, left in a tricky spot in the group
What they're saying
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Iran drew 0-0 with 10-man Belgium as World Cup Group G became even tighter on Sunday. The Red Devils had defender Nathan Ngoy sent off for a last-man foul on Iran's Mehdi Taremi following a woeful back-pass on 66 minutes, but a stalemate remained and set up two crucial group finales.

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Belgium are still without a win in this World Cup and will head into the final round of the group stage in a delicate situation.A 0-0 draw with Iran this Sunday (21) left both teams with just two poin...

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Belgium, the 10th-ranked team in the world, has just one goal in two group stage games--an own goal in the opener. Iran happily takes another point looking to advance in World Cup for the first time.

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