Belgium and Iran finish scoreless in friendly match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:49 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Belgium faced Iran in a friendly match on Sunday evening at Inglewood, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Alexis Saelemaekers started the game, contributing 58 minutes before being substituted. Belgium struggled to maintain their advantage after a red card to Ngoy in the 66th minute, forcing the team to play the final third with ten players. This match followed Belgium's earlier 1-1 draw with Egypt, leaving their prospects for advancing to the knockout rounds uncertain. The team now prepares for their deciding fixture against New Zealand.
- •Belgium played Iran to a 0-0 draw in Inglewood.
- •Alexis Saelemaekers started and was substituted in the 58th minute.
- •Belgium received a red card in the 66th minute.
- •This was Belgium's second draw in the tournament.
- •Next, Belgium faces New Zealand in a critical match for qualification.
- 9:49 AMYahoo Sports — SAELEMAEKERS STARTS IN BELGIUM'S DRAW
"Alexis Saelemaekers featured for Belgium in their Sunday evening game against Iran, played at Inglewood. The match ended 0-0, but the Rossoneri 56 started and played 58 minutes before being replaced ...
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