Los Angeles, June 22 -- Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei hailed his players' resilience after their hard-fought goalless draw against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while stressing that Team Melli face a difficult recovery process ahead of a crucial final Group G clash against Egypt.

Iran earned a valuable point against the world's 10th-ranked side at SoFi Stadium, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivering a standout performance to frustrate the Belgian attack. The result followed Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening match and left them second in the group standings, firmly in contention for a place in the Round of 32.

According to the Iranian news agency ISNA, Ghalenoei pointed to the extraordinary challenges his te...