Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw on Sunday, June 21, 2026, during a Group G match in Los Angeles [1, 2].
The result leaves both teams searching for their first victory of the tournament after each recorded draws in their opening-round matches [3].
The contest took place at SoFi Stadium in the U.S. [2, 4]. While the match remained scoreless, the momentum shifted significantly in the second half. Belgium was reduced to 10 men after Nathan Ngoy received a red card [4].
Belgium played the final 24 minutes of the match shorthanded [1]. Despite the numerical advantage for Iran, the Belgian defense held firm to preserve the tie. The lack of goals was aided by the performance of Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, who made several key saves to prevent Belgium from taking the lead [1, 3].
Both squads entered the match needing a win to secure a more favorable position in Group G [3]. The stalemate ensures that neither team has established dominance in the group stage as the tournament progresses.
“The match ended in a 0-0 draw”
This result creates a deadlock in Group G, as both teams have failed to secure a win in their first two appearances. Belgium's inability to score despite the quality of their roster, coupled with the disciplinary setback of a red card, puts them in a precarious position for the remainder of the group stage.
