Belgium, the most prominent candidate, continued its disappointing results in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Iran, on Sunday evening, in Los Angeles in the second round.
The two teams came out with a clean sheet, but the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology canceled a goal by Iranian star Mehdi Taremi in the 25th minute due to offside.
The Belgian national team was also affected by the lack of numbers in its ranks after its defender Ngouy was sent off with a direct red card in the 67th minute.
Each team got a point, bringing the two teams to two points, and the calculations for qualifying for the round of 32 are heating up before Egypt’s match against New Zealand, which will be held at dawn on Monday.
The Belgian national team began its campaign with a difficult 1-1 draw with Egypt, and will face New Zealand at dawn next Saturday in Vancouver.
As for Iran, it tied with New Zealand with a score of 2-2, and is preparing for a decisive confrontation against Egypt at the same time in the third round, with a match that will be held in Seattle.
