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Iran Halts Belgium's Momentum in World Cup Match

On June 21, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Iran managed to secure a scoreless 0-0 draw against Belgium, significantly undermining the Red Devils' ambitions in Group G while enhancing Team Melli's chances of achieving a historic advancement to the knockout stage.

In spite of significant political tensions, stringent US visa travel restrictions, and a severely limited preparation period that allowed Iran less than 16 hours of training, Amir Ghalenoei’s team demonstrated exceptional defensive resilience.
Belgium controlled 68% of the possession and attempted 23 shots, yet they displayed a lack of precision and sharpness in the attacking zone.

Iran had a potential first-half goal from captain Mehdi Taremi disallowed for offside. Later in the second half, Belgium's manager Rudi Garcia faced further difficulties when young defender Nathan Ngoy mishandled a backpass, resulting in a foul on Taremi and a straight red card in the 66th minute.
Both teams are currently tied with two points after two matches, following Iran's 2-2 draw against New Zealand and Belgium's 1-1 stalemate with Egypt. Belgium must secure a victory against New Zealand in Vancouver on Friday, while Iran holds the key to its own fate against Egypt in Seattle.

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