Match Snapshot
Belgium vs Iran finished 0-0 in World Cup. The match included decisive moments that shaped the final outcome and gave the scoreline its meaning.
Looking beyond the final number helps explain how the contest unfolded and what made the difference between the two sides.
| Competition | World Cup |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:00 PM |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium |
| Referee | Dario Herrera, Argentina |
| Round | Group Stage - 2 |
| Season | 2026 |
Form And Context
Belgium come into this fixture after 2 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats across the last five finished matches, while Iran arrive with 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats over the same span.
In World Cup, Belgium start this round in position 1 with 5 points, while Iran sit in position 9 with 3 points. That league backdrop gives the match more meaning than the score alone.
Key Moments
- 3' Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) - Yellow Card
- 27' Mehdi Taremi (Iran) - Goal cancelled
- 33' Saeid Ezatolahi (Iran) - Yellow Card
- 46' S. Hardani (Iran) - Substitution 1
- 58' N. Raskin (Belgium) - Substitution 1
- 58' T. Meunier (Belgium) - Substitution 2
- 58' A. Saelemaekers (Belgium) - Substitution 3
- 66' Nathan Ngoy (Belgium) - Red Card
- 66' M. Mohebi (Iran) - Substitution 2
- 66' E. Hajsafi (Iran) - Substitution 3
- 73' R. Lukaku (Belgium) - Substitution 4
- 79' S. Ghoddos (Iran) - Substitution 4
Discipline
Discipline also played a role in the rhythm of the contest. There were 2 yellow-card incidents during key stretches of the match. The 1 red-card moments had a clear impact on balance and decision-making.
Lineup Management
The substitutions were another layer in the story, with changes such as S. Hardani, N. Raskin, T. Meunier, A. Saelemaekers, M. Mohebi, E. Hajsafi showing how both benches reacted to momentum swings, fatigue and the scoreline.
VAR Decisions
VAR had a visible role in this match, with reviews linked to Goal cancelled. Those checks changed the emotional flow of the contest and added extra tension to decisive moments.
The Numbers Behind The Match
| Stat | Belgium | Iran |
| Shots on Goal | 7 | 3 |
| Shots off Goal | 10 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 23 | 7 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots insidebox | 20 | 6 |
| Shots outsidebox | 3 | 1 |
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 2 |
Those numbers show the match through a wider lens, especially in categories such as Shots on Goal: 7-3, Shots off Goal: 10-3, Total Shots: 23-7, Blocked Shots: 6-1.
What The Result Means
Result: Belgium 0-0 Iran. The balance of the game means both teams leave with a similar return and the wider World Cup picture stays open.
In standings terms, Belgium sit in position 1 with 5 points, while Iran hold position 9 with 3 points.
Conclusion
Belgium 0-0 Iran is a result shaped by the moments, rhythm and competitive context that defined the match from start to finish.
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