Inglewood, June 21 -- A disciplined and resilient Iranian side produced a strong defensive performance to hold Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their second Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (local time), in a contest that also saw Belgium reduced to 10 men following a red card to Nathan Ngoy.

Belgium made an assertive start to the match, controlling possession early and creating the better chances in the opening exchanges. Maxim De Cuyper tested Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand with a powerful long-range effort, which was dealt with comfortably. Iran, however, remained dangerous on the counterattack and nearly broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when Mehdi Taremi finished a well-worked free-kic...