Belgian Shock: Drops Points Against Iran in World Cup Qualifier

Belgium faced a surprising draw against Iran in their second group stage match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, ending 0-0. The result marks another disappointment for the Belgian team, leaving their advancement hopes hanging in the balance.

The game, held at the Los Angeles Stadium, lacked significant goal-scoring chances for both teams. Belgium's best opportunity came in the second half from Kevin de Bruyne, but Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made a crucial save. The match took a turn when Belgian defender Nathan Ngoy received a red card late in the game for bringing down Mehdi Taremi as the last man, further complicating Belgium's efforts.

This goalless draw leaves both Iran and Belgium with two points after two matches. Their fate in the tournament now hinges on the final group stage game. Egypt and New Zealand, who have one point each, will play each other, creating a tense scenario for the final standings.