VAR disallows Mehdi Taremi's goal for Iran against Belgium
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Mehdi Taremi scored a goal for Iran in their match against Belgium, similar to Wout Weghorst's effort against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup. However, the goal was ruled offside by VAR. The match is ongoing, with Iran seeking to capitalize on their scoring opportunities while aiming for a favorable result.
- •Taremi's goal was ruled out for offside by VAR.
- •The match between Iran and Belgium is currently underway.
- •The goal was reminiscent of Weghorst's famous strike in 2022.
- •Iran is looking for key scoring opportunities.
- •Match details are still developing as the game progresses.
- 9:39 PMBBC Sport — VAR rules out Iran's Weghorst-esque goal
"Mehdi Taremi scores a goal similar to Wout Weghorst's effort against Argentina in the 2022 World Cup but it's disallowed by by VAR for offside.
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