Iran and Belgium play to goalless draw in World Cup match

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Iran and Belgium play to goalless draw in World Cup match
Summary

Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw on June 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. Belgium had a challenging match, playing the final 24 minutes with 10 men after Nathan Ngoy received a red card for fouling Iran’s Mehdi Taremi. Belgium has not scored in their last three World Cup games, a streak extending back to 2022. Iran celebrated their second point in the tournament, having drawn against New Zealand earlier. The next match for Iran is against Egypt on June 27, while Belgium will face New Zealand on the same day.

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  • Match held in Los Angeles on June 21, 2026.
  • Iran secured their second point of the tournament.
  • Belgium played with 10 men after Nathan Ngoy's red card.
  • This marks 406 minutes without a goal for Belgium in World Cups.
  • Iran's next match is against Egypt on June 27.
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  • 9:30 PMYahoo SportsDefiant Iran shut out the boos to claim draw against 10-man Belgium
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Iran may have been furious that the US authorities did not allow them entry into the country two days before this game.

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