Iran's goal disallowed by VAR in World Cup match against Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Iran faced Belgium in the FIFA World Cup on June 21, 2026, in Los Angeles, drawing 0-0 so far. Mehdi Taremi thought he had scored a first-half goal for Iran, but it was disallowed after a VAR check confirmed he was offside. Taremi's goal was negated due to his backside being in front of the offside line, despite his feet being behind the last defender. The match remains ongoing as Iran aims for a point in their upcoming game against Egypt to advance to the Round of 32.
- •Match held in Los Angeles on June 21, 2026.
- •Iran had a player advantage late after a red card to Nathan Ngoy.
- •Taremi's goal was overturned by VAR due to an offside call.
- •Iran will play Egypt next week in a crucial group match.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — A player's backside just cost his team a World Cup goal
"You've never seen a goal disallowed quite like the one between Iran and Belgium at the World Cup in Los Angeles.
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