Unbeaten Start Will Be Etched in History, Says Iran Coach - New Straits Times Online
Iran’s goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Belgium played most of the match with 10 men.
- On Sunday, Iran held Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their second Group G match at Los Angeles Stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026, extending their unbeaten start.
- Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei described the unbeaten start as a "great achievement" despite his squad enduring six months of "war conditions" that halted the domestic league.
- Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand produced crucial saves to preserve the draw, while Belgium played with 10 men after Nathan Ngoy received a 66th-minute red card for fouling Taremi.
- Mehdi Taremi nearly broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, but a VAR review disallowed his goal for offside, leaving both teams with two points in Group G.
- The team will return to their base in Tijuana, Mexico, to prepare for Friday's match against Egypt in Seattle, continuing their demanding tournament travel schedule.
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Iranian soccer fans were glued to the screen as they watched their team play Belgium in their second match of the World Cup. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team’s unbeaten start to the World Cup will be written in history despite a turbulent build-up to the competition.
Iran played beautiful game under worst conditions: Coach Amir Ghalenoei hails Belgium draw
Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei hailed his side's performance after a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup, saying his players produced a "beautiful game" despite battling what he described as the "worst possible conditions" heading into the tournament.
Iran Coach Amir Ghalenoei Hails "Great Achievement" After Second FIFA World Cup Draw
Coach Amir Ghalenoei hailed Iran's unbeaten start to the World Cup as a "great achievement" that will be remembered by future generations, following a 0-0 draw with Belgium on Sunday.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ghalenoei calls Irans unbeaten start in tournament great achievement - The Tribune
Iran, who drew their opening match 2-2 against New Zealand, showed strong defensive resilience to hold a 10-man Belgium side to a draw. They also threatened at times on the counter-attack and came close to snatching a late winner.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ghalenoei calls Iran's unbeaten start in tournament "great achievement"
Iran, who drew their opening match 2-2 against New Zealand, showed strong defensive resilience to hold a 10-man Belgium side to a draw. They also threatened at times on the counter-attack and came close to snatching a late winner.
Unbeaten start will be etched in history, says Iran coach - New Straits Times Online
INGLEWOOD: Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his team's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be written in their footballing history after a turbulent build-up marked by war-related disruption, travel complications and limited preparation.
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