Belgium plays to 0-0 draw with Iran at World Cup 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Belgium and Iran fought to a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles on June 21. Belgium's Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute, forcing the team to adopt a defensive approach. The result leaves both teams with two points in Group G after Iran's previous draw against New Zealand. Belgium has struggled to score, having not found the back of the net since the 2022 World Cup. Both teams now await the outcome of a match between New Zealand and Egypt to see their chances of advancing.
- •Belgium's Nathan Ngoy red-carded in the 66th minute.
- •Both teams have two points in Group G standings.
- •Belgium has not scored in its last World Cup games.
- •Iran had a goal ruled offside in the first half.
- •Upcoming match between New Zealand and Egypt will affect standings.
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: 10-man Belgium stumbles to a 0-0 draw with Iran as Group G looks wide open
"Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute.
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