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FIFA World Cup 2026: Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, staying alive in Group G

Iran secured a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium in their second World Cup Group G match, thanks to a stellar performance from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, who made seven crucial saves. Despite playing with a man advantage for the final 30 minutes after a Belgium red card, Iran struggled with possession…

The Economic Times

Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope

The goalkeeper’s 59th-minute save left mouths agape but it’s not the first time he has created an indelible moment for the team

The Guardian - AU

SPO:Iran battle to draw with 10-man Belgium, group tightens

Striker Romelu Lukaku was promoted to start for Belgium but they could not find a way past Iran's defence.

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Iran battle to draw with 10-man Belgium, group tightens

Striker Romelu Lukaku was promoted to start for Belgium but they could not find a way past Iran's defence.

AAP

Belgium handed World Cup problem in Iran stalemate thanks to Alireza Beiranvand heroics

Belgium 0-0 Iran: Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves and Nathan Ngoy’s dismissal leaves one of the fancied teams of the tournament stuck on two points from two games

The Independent UK

Iran battle for 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, staying alive in Group G

Iran used seven saves from ⁠Alireza Beiranvand ⁠and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull out a 0-0 draw in the second consecutive tie for both teams in World Cup Group ‌G play Sunday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif.

Bangkok Post

Iran’s Beiranvand denies 10-man Belgium in World Cup draw as Nathan Ngoy sees red

Iran had a goal disallowed for offside while battling to a 0-0 draw with 10-man Belgium, with Alireza Beiranvand saving brilliantly from Maxim De Cuyper

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Clash of Iran Protesters Exposes Complexity of World Cup Support

There was an ideological clash between fellow Iranians before Sunday’s clash with Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

How to watch Belgium vs Iran: Free Streams & TV Channels online from anywhere for FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Romelu Lukaku starts for Belgium in their crucial Group G fixture against Iran in Los Angeles. Here's how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 clash for free online and from anywhere.

TechRadar

Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over ‘restrictions imposed’ on team at World Cup

Iran will ‘formally express its dissatisfaction’ after being told they will only be permitted to arrive in Los Angeles 24 hours before the crucial Belgium game

The Guardian - AU

Belgium vs Iran World Cup 2026 Predictions and Best Bets

Belgium vs Iran clash at SoFi Stadium on June 21 with both sides on one point. De Bruyne, Lukaku, and squad depth make Belgium the pick at -235.

Sports Lens

US official says Iran knew team would have to leave the country shortly after World Cup match

The Trump administration is pushing back on complaints from Iran’s national team that it was forced to leave the U.S. immediately after its first World Cup match instead of having a day to recover in a hotel, saying that was the plan for the team all along

The Independent UK

Iran ‘Tired’ of Treatment at 2026 World Cup, Call on FIFA for More Support

With strict travel in and out of the United States, Iran has to stay in Mexico.

Sports Illustrated

White House Hails Iran's World Cup Entry as a 'Goodwill Gesture'; Coach Says Team Was Ordered Out of U.S. After Opener

Iran's original base camp in Arizona was relocated to Mexico after uncertainty surrounding visas and security arrangements

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Euronews

Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US

Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".

FourFourTwo

Why are Uruguay facing travel difficulties at the 2026 World Cup?

Uruguay are already dealing with issues at the 2026 World Cup, and not just on the pitch

The Guardian - US

Iran overcomes its divisions for 90 minutes, then same old problems return

Iranian support in LA included those of past and present regimes, and opponents of both, but a match that captivated all could not dissolve troubles

The Independent UK

Iran claim they were forced to leave US minutes after World Cup opener

Iran were told to leave the US ‘immediately’ after fighting back to draw with New Zealand

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Evening Standard

'Most oppressed team': Iran coach hits out at treatment in the US

‘The federation is absent here. Our media isn’t here. Our management team, many of them aren’t here’

The National (Scotland)

Iran coach blasts team's 'oppression' at World Cup amid US sanction chaos

Iran's management has hit out at their treatment in the United States, with their head coach saying his team are the “most oppressed” at…

The Economic Times

'Don't know why we are being sent back': Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei upset after team asked to leave US immediately after FIFA World Cup 2026 opener

Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 journey started with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand. However, the team faced immediate travel disruptions. Coach Amir Ghalenoei expressed disappointment over being asked to leave the United States immediately after the match. Captain Mehdi Taremi also highlighted visa problems affecting the delegation. These issues…

The Guardian - AU

‘Our team is the most oppressed’: Iran coach hits out at Fifa and US over treatment

Amir Ghalenoei, the Iran head coach, has claimed his team was told to ‘leave immediately’ after their draw against New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

Iran twice come from behind to claim draw in World Cup opener with New Zealand

Iran did not seem bogged down by political baggage as they let their football do the talking in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles

TechRadar

How to watch Iran vs New Zealand: Free streams online from anywhere for World Cup 2026 game

Here's how to watch Iran vs New Zealand for free online and from anywhere as Team Melli and the All Whites battle for decisive points in Group G.

International Business Times UK

'I Hope They Will Pray For Us.': Frustrated Iran Team Makes Emotional Appeal Before World Cup Opener

Iran's World Cup opener against New Zealand is overshadowed by tensions linked to US-Iran conflict, affecting team preparations and atmosphere.

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