Iran and Belgium draw 0-0 in World Cup match
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:21 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, during the FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2026. Iran's Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves, frustrating Belgium's attempts to score. Belgium's Nathan Ngoy was shown a straight red card in the 66th minute after a foul that halted a potential breakaway for Iran. Despite having a man advantage, Iran could not capitalize, and the match ended without goals. Both teams remain winless with two draws in group play, complicating their paths to advancement in the tournament.
- •Alireza Beiranvand made seven key saves for Iran.
- •Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the 66th minute.
- •Belgium generated more scoring chances despite being down a player.
- •Iran had a goal disallowed by VAR for offside.
- •Both teams have two points from two matches.
- 10:48 PMESPN — Iran keeper stands tall in draw vs. 10-man Belgium...
- 9:55 PMBBC Sport — Ten-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
"Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.
"Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and 10-man Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday.
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External links- ESPNJun 21, 2026, 10:48 PMIran keeper stands tall in draw vs. 10-man Belgium...
Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and 10-man Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday.
- BBC SportJun 21, 2026, 9:55 PMTen-man Belgium remain winless after draw with Iran
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a string of impressive saves to keep alive Iran's hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, as they earned a hard-fought point against 10-man Belgium.
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