Iran Hold Belgium to Goalless Draw in Los Angeles
- Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 at Toronto Stadium on Sunday, June 21, 2026, in their FIFA World Cup Group match, with both nations seeking their first tournament victory.
- Following a 1-1 draw against Egypt on June 15, 2026, Belgium entered the contest looking to improve; coach Rudi Garcia noted the team's lack of clinical finishing, with only 20% of their shots on target.
- The match turned in the 67th minute when Belgian defender Nathan Ngoy received a straight red card for a professional foul on Mehdi Taremi, denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity known as 'DOGSO.'
- Belgium controlled 80% of the ball, yet Iran's disciplined rearguard held firm; goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand frustrated the attack throughout 90 minutes to secure the draw.
- With Group standings finely balanced, both nations remain under pressure to improve their advancement chances; Belgium faces particular challenges after failing to secure a win in their opening two matches.
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The national team, which only played with various restrictions due to the war, thanked Los Angeles for its hospitality and stood up for peace.
The main players in the match were the drivers of both teams, who saved their teams from missing heads.
Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium
INGLEWOOD: Iran left a message in their SoFi Stadium locker room on Sunday thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality during the World Cup and saying they are leaving with dignity after a 0-0 draw with Belgium kept alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.
Belgium misses the hoped-for liberation strike in the second group game. Despite numerous chances for de Bruyne, Lukaku and de Cuyper, the Red Devils do not go beyond 0:0 against Iran.
Los Angeles, United States.With Mexico's T-shirt on his back, Alan Romero woke up at 4 a.m. on Sunday to make his way from Tijuana to Los Angeles and support Iran in his match (0-0) against Belgium in the 2026 World Cup.Accompanied by his father, this 35-year-old Mexican is part of the hundreds of Latino fans who came to the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to watch a match that, at first glance, has nothing to do with them.
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