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Ten-man Belgium held by Iran for second World Cup draw

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June 21, 2026

Ten-man Belgium are held to a draw by Iran as their World Cup fate goes down to the final group game.

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Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran, Belgium match in 2026 World Cup ends goalless

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – National Iranian men's football team drew 0-0 vesus Belgium in their second match in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the United States.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran hold Belgium to goalless draw in Los Angeles

INGLEWOOD – Ten-man Belgium were held to a 0-0 ​draw by Iran in their ‌World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles on Sunday as they ​failed to break through ​Iran’s resilient defence.Boosted by an LA crowd largely in their corner, ​Iran repelled waves of attacks ​to share the points, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand making [] The post Iran hold Belgium to goalless draw in Los Angeles appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 21, 2026

FIFA World Cup: Belgium 0-0 Iran

FIFA World Cup: Belgium 0-0 Iran

Yahoo Sports

· Jun 21, 2026

World Cup 2026: 10-man Belgium stumbles to a 0-0 draw with Iran as Group G looks wide open

Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute.

BBC

· Jun 25, 2026

Is the World Cup ball making it hard for goalkeepers?

Heroic goalkeepers have repeatedly stepped up at this World Cup. Curacao keeper Eloy Room made a record-equalling 15 saves as his side also claimed their first ever World Cup point. Iran's Alireza Beiranvand produced a string of superb stops to keep Belgium at bay in a goalless draw.

Cincinnati CityBeat

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· Jul 6, 2026

5 local watch parties for the U.S. World Cup match tonight

And then there was one. After Canada and Mexico were knocked out of the World Cup this past weekend, the United States is the only host nation remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tonight, at 8 p.m., the U.S. Men’s National Team will take on Belgium in the round of 16. It’s the biggest [] The post 5 local watch parties for the U.S. World Cup match tonight appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran Faces Belgium with World Cup’s Most Politically Tense Match in Sight

Iran’s World Cup hopes could hinge on its clash with Belgium, but the match may carry significance far beyond Group G. If Team Melli reaches the Round of 32, it could face the United States—the host nation currently at war with Iran—setting up what would likely be one of the most politically charged knockout matches in World Cup history. The post Iran Faces Belgium with World Cup’s Most Politically Tense Match in Sight appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

NDTV

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· Jun 22, 2026

"Strait Of Hormuz": Iran Goalkeeper's Save vs Belgium Triggers Epic Memes

Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was at his absolute best as Iran held Belgium to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their Group G clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 22, 2026

World : Iran Tie 10-man Belgium In Goalless Stalemate

ISTANBUL, June 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran drew with 10-man Belgium in a 0-0 goalless stalemate in their Group G match on Sunday at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in the United States (US), Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Sports Mole

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· Jun 21, 2026

Belgium 0-0 Iran: Alireza Beiranvand produce one of the saves of the tournament to deny Maxim De Cuyper

Belgium and Iran play out a gripping 0-0 draw in Group G as Nathan Ngoy's red card and Alireza Beiranvand's heroics prove the defining moments at SoFi Stadium.

DNyuz

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran’s fans, pro and con

LOS ANGELES — Moments after Iran and Belgium battled to a scoreless draw at SoFi Stadium, the Belgian players beat a hasty retreat to the locker room. Not the Iranian World Cup team. The players on Team Melli lingered on the field, doing a slow lap to cheers from supporters who’d dominated stands with chants []

India TV News

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· Jun 21, 2026

BEL vs IRN FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE score: Belgium look to register win of the tournament

Belgium and Iran are all set to take on each other in yet another exciting clash at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The two sides meet at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, and both teams will be looking to put in their best performances. It is worth noting that Belgium will be coming into the clash on the back of a draw in their last game. The side will need to win the game if they are looking to stay in the race for the knockouts as another draw could mean trouble for the side.

The Standard

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· Jun 21, 2026

Belgium vs Iran LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, latest updates and fan reaction

Top spot in Group G up for grabs as matchday two action gets underway

SkySports

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Key moments and rate the players as Belgium and Iran play out goalless draw

Key moments and rate the players as Belgium and Iran play out goalless draw

NBC News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Adams: “No podemos quitarle mérito a lo que logramos en el resto del torneo”

El defensa Tyler Adams sabe que Bélgica fue el mejor equipo de los dos pero no demerita lo que la selección estadounidense logró en el Mundial 2026. Espera que este es el inicio de un proceso de aprendizaje y agradece al equipo y afición.

WBAP – 820AM – Dallas

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S.-Belgium World Cup Match Becomes Most-Watched Soccer Telecast In U.S. History

U.S. Men’s National Team on the field during match with Belgium on Monday Image by U.S. Soccer.comThe United States’ Round of 16 World Cup...

Vanguard News

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· Jun 21, 2026

World Cup: Stuttering Belgium draw 0-0 with Iran

Belgium were again held to a draw in World Cup Group G as their meeting with Iran finished goalless in Los Angeles on Sunday. The post World Cup: Stuttering Belgium draw 0-0 with Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 6, 2026

USA vs. Belgium Prediction, Odds, Picks For World Cup Match

Check out the odds for the USA vs. Belgium Round of 16 matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

OneFootball

· Jun 21, 2026

Belgium draw with Iran, left in a tricky spot in the group; watch 🎥

Belgium is still without a win in this World Cup and will head into the final round of the group stage in a delicate situation.A 0-0 draw with Iran this Sunday (21) left both teams with just two point...

Twitchy

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· Jul 5, 2026

Lefties Melt Down Over US Men's World Cup Boost: Beg Balogun to Voluntarily Sit Out So Belgium Won't Cry

Lefties Melt Down Over US Men's World Cup Boost: Beg Balogun to Voluntarily Sit Out So Belgium Won't Cry

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Belgium terdesak, Iran berdepan cabaran luar padang

LOS ANGELES: Belgium bertekad memburu kemenangan pertama dalam kempen Piala Dunia 2026 apabila berdepan Iran dalam aksi penting Kumpulan G hari ini. Kedua-dua pasukan kini mengumpul satu mata selepas seri dalam perlawanan pembukaan masing-masing, sekali gus menjadikan pertembungan itu amat penting dalam menentukan peluang mara ke pusingan seterusnya. Belgium memulakan kempen dengan keputusan mengecewakan apabila ... Read more The post Belgium terdesak, Iran berdepan cabaran luar padang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran hold 10-man Belgium to scoreless draw at World Cup

Nathan Ngoy was sent off after the break in Los Angeles.

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 5, 2026

With red card suspension removed, Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium

(Photo credit: Carlos Barria-Reuters via Imagn Images)Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, The Athletic reported Sunday.The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the 45th

Tehran Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran show resilience against Belgium

TEHRAN – Iran produced a disciplined and courageous performance to hold Belgium to a goalless draw in Group G, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emerging as the hero of the night. Yet despite earning a valuable point against one of the tournament favorites, Team Melli may ultimately look back on the result as a missed opportunity.

KTLA 5

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· Jun 21, 2026

KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News

Belgium superfans gather to celebrate the team at the World Cup ahead of their match against Iran. This originally aired Sunday, June 21, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Namibian

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· Jul 8, 2026

World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory

The World Cup is down to just eight teams, with a heavyweight line-up set to do battle in the quarter-finals from Thursday. AFP Sport looks at the match-ups, all of which are taking place in the United States. France v Morocco Imperious France have lived up to their billing as World Cup favourites, sweeping through [] The post World Cup: Eight teams remain in the hunt for glory appeared first on The Namibian.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 1, 2026

World Cup 2026: Belgium 3-2 Senegal recap

Late drama in Seattle sees Belgium advance after a thriller.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

Spain are through to the semiof the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a narrow 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday night. The European champions are still on the quest to add the world title to their cabinet. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the game, before Charles Ketelaere made it 1-1. For the second game running, Mikel [] 2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 5, 2026

Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’

After FIFA announced that U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun would play in the Round of 16 after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, their opponent did not take the news well. “The Belgian federation isn’t just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general — its integrity and its ethics,” Belgium

PravdaReport

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· Jul 7, 2026

Belgium Crushes USA 4-1 to Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was played at Lumen Field in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium in the 9th and 33rd minutes, while Hans Vanaken added a third in the 57th minute. Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time, scoring in the 93rd minute. Malik Tillman scored the United States' only goal in the 31st minute with a direct free kick.

Football365

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· Jun 21, 2026

Could Belgium manage the unthinkable and pull off a World Cup group-stage exit?

Belgium might yet pull off the difficult trick of getting themselves knocked out of this World Cup at the group stage. They look awful tired.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jun 27, 2026

LIVE – New Zealand v Belgium: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as Red Devils go in search of elusive win

Belgium need a win against New Zealand to make sure they advance to the round of 32 at the World Cup. Follow our live commentary to see if they can get it...

Daily Cannon

· Jun 27, 2026

Arsenal forward drags team to World Cup knockouts with brace

Leandro Trossard put in a Player of the Match performance to drag Belgium to the World Cup knockouts on Friday night, scoring two goals.Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesBelgium went into Friday’s ...

Ariana News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran goalkeeper shines in heroic draw against Belgium at FIFA World Cup 2026

Against Belgium, Beiranvand showcased the qualities that have made him one of Asia's most respected goalkeepers. The post Iran goalkeeper shines in heroic draw against Belgium at FIFA World Cup 2026 first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 21, 2026

Belgium vs Iran, FIFA World Cup 2026 Win Probability: What Polymarket Betting Prediction Markets Say

Explore Polymarket's predictions for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match between Belgium and Iran. Both teams are eager for their first victory after drawing their opening fixtures, with Belgium drawing 1-1 against Egypt and Iran securing a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. Discover the implied win, draw, and loss probabilities for this crucial encounter at.

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