Belgium vs Iran
Belgium 0–0 Iran
Belgium were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Iran in their World Cup 2026 opener, leaving them bottom of their group with just one point from one game. A result that raises serious questions about where this Belgian side are heading.
Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Iran end of the standings.
Belgium 0-0 Iran: Red Devils Stall in World Cup 2026 Group Stage Opener
Belgium were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Iran in their World Cup 2026 opener, leaving them bottom of their group with just one point from one game. A result that raises serious questions about where this Belgian side are heading.
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Romelu Lukaku - 27'
Mehdi Taremi - 33'Foul
Saeed Ezatolahi - 46'off: Saleh Hardani
Alireza Jahanbakhsh - 58'off: Alexis Saelemaekers
Dodi Lukébakio - 58'off: Nicolas Raskin
Hans Vanaken - 58'off: Thomas Meunier
Timothy Castagne - 66'off: Ehsan Hajsafi
Milad Mohammadi - 66'off: Mohammad Mohebi
Mehdi Torabi - 73'off: Romelu Lukaku
Arthur Theate - 79'off: Saman Ghoddos
Shahriar Moghanlou - 85'off: Saeed Ezatolahi
Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh - 87'off: Kevin De Bruyne
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the World Cup 2026 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 1 |  Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 1 |  France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 |  Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
What was the final score of Belgium vs Iran?
The match finished 0-0 to neither side - it ended in a draw.
When did Belgium vs Iran take place?
The match took place on Sunday, 21 June 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Belgium and Iran played to a goalless draw in their World Cup 2026 encounter. Our model backed Belgium at 52% probability, a pick that did not land. Both sides came into the match in similar form, each winless across their last five outings with two draws apiece. The stalemate left neither team with a victory, extending Belgium's recent run without a win. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The draw leaves Belgium top of Group H on 4 points but with momentum stalled after the New Zealand rout. Iran remain third on 3 points, still alive in qualification contention. Both sides failed to capitalize on opportunities to separate themselves; Belgium's gap to second place narrowed, while Iran kept pace despite limited attacking output. The result reflects our model's prediction of a 50 percent BTTS probability, with defensive organization trumping attacking ambition.
Belgium v Iran · World Cup 2026 · 21/06/2026, 20:00:00