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Monday, June 22, 2026
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Monday, June 22, 2026
Iran holds Belgium to a goalless draw in Los Angeles World Cup game
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Belgium's Thomas Meunier, left, heads the ball past Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, California, near Los Angeles, June 21, 2026. (AP/Andre Penner)
Belgium’s 10-man World Cup soccer team is held to a 0-0 draw by Iran in their World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles on Sunday, as they fail to break through Iran’s resilient defense.
Boosted by an LA crowd largely in their corner, Iran repels waves of attacks to share the points, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand making seven saves on a mostly sunny day in Southern California.
In a frustrating game where they dominated possession, Belgium was reduced to 10 men after Nathan Ngoy was shown a red card for hauling down Mehdi Taremi, who was through on goal, in the second half.
Iran has two points and will next face Egypt in Seattle on Friday. Belgium, also on two points, next plays New Zealand in Vancouver.
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