Belgium 0-0 Iran
Iran defended bravely for a 0-0 draw, and Belgium were left frustrated after going down to 10 men.
How the match went
Belgium are full of stars, but for the second game running they could not get the win they wanted.
Iran came to defend, stayed organized, and made themselves very hard to break down.
The first half ended up at 0-0 with Belgium unable to find a way through.
Belgium's night got harder in the 66th minute, when their defender Nathan Ngoy got a red card.
A red card means a player is sent off and his team has to play the rest of the game with one fewer player, so Belgium were down to 10 men.
From there Belgium had to dig in just to hold on, and the game finished 0-0.
Belgium had also only drawn 1-1 with Egypt in their opener, so 2 draws is a frustrating start for one of Europe's best sides.
Iran, who had drawn 2-2 with New Zealand, earned a useful point and are tied with Belgium on 2 points in Group G.
Match highlights
Watch on YouTube- Date
- Sunday, June 21
- Kickoff Time
- 12:00 (Los Angeles time)
- Stage
- Group stage, Group G
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
- Attendance
- 70,317
- Referee
- Darío Herrera (Argentina)
What's next for Belgium?
Belgium are on 2 points after 2 draws and still need to find their best form.
They play New Zealand on June 26 in their final group game.
They need a win there to be sure of going through to the next round.
What's next for Iran?
Iran are on 2 points after a brave defensive display against Belgium.
They play Egypt on June 26 in their final group game.
A win there would give them a good chance of reaching the next round.
Common questions
What was the final score of Belgium vs Iran?
The game finished 0-0. It was also 0-0 at half-time, as neither team could score.
Did anyone score in the match?
No, nobody scored. The game ended 0-0, so there were no goalscorers.
Why did Belgium finish with 10 players?
Their defender Nathan Ngoy got a red card in the 66th minute. A red card means he was sent off and could not be replaced, so Belgium played the rest of the game with 10 players. They still held on for a 0-0 draw.
What does the draw mean in Group G?
Belgium and Iran are both on 2 points. Egypt are top of the group on 4, and New Zealand are bottom on 1.