Belgium and Iran draw 0-0 in 2026 World Cup match

Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw in the second matchday of Group 7 during the 2026 World Cup. The match remained scoreless despite offensive efforts from both sides, leaving qualification for the next round undecided. Iran saw a goal by Mehdi Taremi in the 25th minute disallowed by VAR due to an offside decision. Goalkeepers Alireza Beiranvand and Thibaut Courtois were key to the result, producing several significant saves throughout the game. Belgium played with ten men from the 68th minute following the dismissal of Nathan Ngoy. Tielemans and De Bruyne led the Belgian midfield, while Iran demonstrated defensive resilience. The outcome keeps the group standings tight ahead of the final group stage fixtures.