Belgium and Iran play out a 0-0 draw in a World Cup Group G match at Los Angeles, leaving both teams with results that complicate their qualification hopes. Belgium, which enters the match winless in the tournament, has more of the ball and creates chances, but fails to score against a disciplined Iranian side. In the second half, Belgium are reduced to 10 men after Nathan Ngoy is sent off for fouling Mehdi Taremi, leaving Belgium to defend for the final stretch.
Iran’s best early chance comes when Taremi sends the ball into the net from a well-worked free kick, but the goal is overturned after VAR rules the effort offside. The match finishes scoreless, meaning all three Group G games to that point end in draws. After the draw, Iran’s progression depends on the outcome of the group’s final round, with reports noting Iran face an anxious wait after their later 1-1 result against Egypt. Belgium also remain in a tricky position, facing the possibility of group-stage elimination.
