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World Cup 2026: Ten-man Belgium held to goalless draw by Iran

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World Cup 2026: Ten-man Belgium held to goalless draw by Iran

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Nathan Ngoy was sent off early in the second half as ten-man Belgium continued to underwhelm with a second draw in as many World Cup games, this time against a valiant Iranian side that had a goal disallowed for offside. 

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Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne in action at the Los Angeles Stadium with Iran's Hossein Kanani.

Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne in action at the Los Angeles Stadium with Iran’s Hossein Kanani. © Kiyoshi Mio, Imagn Images via Reuters

Belgium were again held to a draw in World Cup Group G as their meeting with Iran finished goalless in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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The 2018 third-placed nation boast just two points from as many outings in North America and must win their final pool match against New Zealand next Friday to be sure of a spot in the last 32. A frustrating meeting for Belgium was compounded in the second half when defender Nathan Ngoy received a red card for a last-man foul.

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