Iran holds Belgium to draw, remains unbeaten in World Cup group stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Iran's national soccer team drew 0-0 with Belgium on June 21, keeping their unbeaten record at the World Cup. This result came after a previous draw against New Zealand, leaving Iran with two points in Group G. Coach Amir Ghalenoei praised his players for performing amid challenging circumstances, including disruptions from conflict and training limitations. Iran's final group match against Egypt is scheduled for June 23, where a win could secure their advancement to the knockout stage.
- •Iran now has two points from two World Cup matches.
- •The team held a 10-man Belgium to a goalless draw.
- •Challenges included war conditions and canceled friendlies.
- •Next, Iran faces Egypt in Seattle on June 23.
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Unbeaten Iran will go down in history - Ghalenoei
- 12:24 AMBBC Sport — Unbeaten Iran will go down in history - Ghalenoei
"Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the disruption they have faced before and during the tournament.
"Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the disruption they have faced before and during the tournament.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 12:24 AMUnbeaten Iran will go down in history - Ghalenoei
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the disruption they have faced before and during the tournament.
- BBC SportJun 22, 2026, 12:24 AMUnbeaten Iran will go down in history - Ghalenoei
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be talked about for years to come given the disruption they have faced before and during the tournament.
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