Inglewood: Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran in their 2026 FIFA World Cup second-round match in Inglewood, California, APW reports. Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi found the back of the net in the 25th minute, but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system disallowed the goal for offside. Belgium faced a challenging situation after defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute, reducing the team to ten players. According to Azeri-Press News Agency, both Iran and Belgium, competing in Group G, now have two points from their two matches. In the first round, Belgium played to a 1-1 draw with Egypt, and Iran finished with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. As the group stage progresses, Egypt is set to face New Zealand on the night of June 22, Moscow time. The final round of the group stage will see Egypt take on Iran, while Belgium will face New Zealand. These crucial matches are scheduled for the night of June 27, as teams vie for a spot in the next phase of the tournament.
Belgium Holds Iran to Goalless Draw Despite Being a Man Down in World Cup Clash
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