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Iran Hold Belgium to Goalless Draw in Los Angeles
- Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 at Toronto Stadium on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in their FIFA World Cup Group match, with both nations seeking their first tournament victory.
- Following a 1-1 draw against Egypt on June 15, 2026, Belgium entered the contest looking to improve; coach Rudi Garcia noted the team's lack of clinical finishing, with only 20% of their shots on target.
- The match turned in the 67th minute when Belgian defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card for a professional foul on Mehdi Taremi, denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity known as 'DOGSO.'
- Belgium controlled 80% of the ball, yet Iran's disciplined rearguard held firm; goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand frustrated the attack throughout 90 minutes to secure the draw.
- With Group standings finely balanced, both nations remain under pressure to improve their advancement chances; Belgium faces particular challenges after failing to secure a win in their opening two matches.
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Los Angeles, United States.With Mexico's T-shirt on his back, Alan Romero woke up at 4 a.m. on Sunday to make his way from Tijuana to Los Angeles and support Iran in his match (0-0) against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.Accompanied by his father, this 35-year-old Mexican is part of the hundreds of Latino fans who came to the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to watch a match that, at first glance, has nothing to do with them.
Iran coach goes on angry World Cup rant after draw with Belgium
On another day in another world, the talk Sunday afternoon might have centered on lethargic Belgium, which looked so beatable, or the heroic play of Iranian keeper Alireza Beiranvand, who made one of the saves of the tournament to help salvage a scoreless draw.
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