Exciting Draw Between Belgium and Iran in the World Cup

The match between Belgium and Iran ended in a goalless draw in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup, in the game held on Sunday evening at SoFi Stadium.

The beginning of the match saw clear Belgian pressure led by Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, but the Iranian goalkeeper Alireza was on point, saving dangerous attempts, most notably a powerful shot from De Bruyne and a header from Castagne.

On the other hand, Iran relied on counterattacks and succeeded in finding the net through Mehdi Taremi in the 24th minute, but the goal was disallowed after a video review due to offside.

Over time, Belgium continued to maintain relative control of the ball with high possession, but without real effectiveness in front of the goal, amidst solid Iranian defense, clear tactical discipline, and a standout performance from Alireza.

In the second half, the pace of the match increased, as the Iranian team missed a dangerous opportunity with a shot brilliantly saved by Thibaut Courtois. Belgium responded with repeated attempts, most notably a shot by De Kuiper, which Beiranvand saved exceptionally, described as the "save of the match."

In the 67th minute, a significant turning point occurred when Belgium's defender Nathan Nogi was sent off with a direct red card after fouling an Iranian striker who was on his way to a one-on-one. Despite being a man down, Belgium pressed in the final minutes and almost snatched victory through Dodi Lukebakio in injury time, but his excellent shot went just wide of the post, ending the match in a goalless draw.

The Iranian and Belgian teams both increased their points to two, temporarily placing them in the first and second positions, while the Egyptian team is set to play against New Zealand early today.