Belgium and Iran play to goalless draw in World Cup match
Al Jazeera English • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Belgium and Iran faced off in a goalless draw on June 21 during their World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles. The game was marked by a red card for Nathan Ngoy of Belgium, who was sent off for a foul on Mehdi Taremi. Taremi had an earlier goal disallowed for offside, contributing to a frustrating encounter for both teams. Belgium's performance puts them at risk of group-stage elimination for a second consecutive World Cup as they struggle to secure points.
- •Match took place in Los Angeles on June 21.
- •Nathan Ngoy received a red card for Belgium.
- •Mehdi Taremi had a first-half goal ruled offside.
- •Both teams remain without a goal in the match.
- •Belgium could face elimination in the World Cup.
- 9:48 PMAl Jazeera English — Belgium see red in goalless World Cup draw with Iran in Los Angeles - Al Jazeera
"Nathan Ngoy was sent off for hauling down Mehdi Taremi, whose first-half strike was ruled offside in close Group G game.
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