Iran earned a crucial point after holding Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium. Despite Belgium entering the match as clear favorites, Iran’s disciplined defense and swift counterattacks kept the European side under pressure throughout the game. A first-half goal by Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi was disallowed for a narrow offside following a VAR review.

The match turned in the 70th minute when a Belgian defender received a second yellow card for a foul, reducing his team to ten men. Iran increased their attacking intensity in the final stages but were repeatedly denied by Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, whose key saves preserved the draw. Neither side managed to break the deadlock by the final whistle.

With two points from two matches, Iran climbed to the top of Group G on goal advantage, while Belgium slipped to second. The result strengthened Iran’s position in the race for the knockout stage.