Thibaut Courtois and Alireza Beiranvand delivered outstanding performances as ten-man Belgium secured a goalless draw against Iran in a World Cup 2026 qualifier on Sunday evening. The result leaves Group G's top spot undecided.
First-Half Action and Disallowed Goal
Iran thought they had taken the lead in the first half when Medhi Taremi scored from a clever free-kick routine. However, the goal was ruled out for a marginal offside offence after a VAR review, keeping the score level at halftime.
Second-Half Drama and Red Card
The match opened up in the second half after Belgium's Nathan Ngoy was sent off for a cynical foul on Taremi, who was through on goal. Despite being a man down, Belgium held firm, with Courtois making several crucial saves to deny Iran.
Late Chances and Stalemate
Both sides created late opportunities, but Beiranvand matched Courtois with impressive stops to preserve the deadlock. The 0-0 draw means both teams remain in contention for qualification from Group G.
