Iran's Taremi scores, but offside call nullifies potential lead against Belgium

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Iran's Taremi scores, but offside call nullifies potential lead against Belgium

Summary

In the second group-stage match, Iran nearly took the lead against Belgium when Mehdi Taremi scored following a clever free-kick routine. Haji Safi's setup caught Belgian defenders off guard, but the goal was disallowed for a narrow offside call against Taremi. The match remains competitive as both teams seek an advantage.

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Key Details

•Iran nearly scores through Taremi's strike from a free-kick.
•The goal is ruled out due to Taremi's offside by centimeters.
•Match ongoing, with both teams pressing for a breakthrough.

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In the second group-stage match between Belgium and Iran, the underdogs had already started celebrating. Only the assistant referee’s flag brought the festivities to an abrupt end. This free-kick r...
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