Belgium and Iran played to a goalless draw in the second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G.
Belgium started the match quickly. Belgium came close to scoring with Lukaku in the 3rd minute, but could not pass the Iranian goalkeeper in the 9th minute. De Cuyper completed De Bruyne’s shot, which returned from the defense, but goalkeeper Beiranvand did not allow the goal.
In the 14th minute of the match, Iran came effective. The ball, which the Belgian defense wanted to clear, remained with Kanaani on the penalty spot. Goalkeeper Courtois deflected the ball to the corner at the last moment when this player shot.
Iran scored in the 25th minute, but it was stopped by VAR. In the won free kick, Safi passed the ball to Taremi on the penalty arc. When this player turned and shot, the ball hit the net. After a VAR warning, the goal was canceled due to offside.
The first 45 minutes ended in a goalless draw.
Although Belgium started the second half effectively, Iran could not take advantage of a clear opportunity in the 53rd minute. Taremi received the ball in the penalty area and shot from close range, but goalkeeper Courtois reached out and blocked the goal.
Belgium had the clearest opportunity of the match in the 59th minute. Receiving the ball on the left diagonal of the penalty area, De Bruyne passed the pass in front of the goal area. The ball, which the defense wanted to clear, remained with De Cuyper. Iranian goalkeeper Beiranvand checked the ball at the last minute during this player’s shot.
In the 66th minute, Belgium was down to 10 men. Receiving the ball in the midfield, Ngoy’s back pass to the goalkeeper was short, Taremi intervened, but Ngoy brought down this player. Referee Dario Herrera sent Ngoy out of the game with a direct red card.
The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Both teams increased their points to 2 in the group.
