Iran go top of group with battling draw vs frustrated 10-man Belgium

Sky Sports Football Sunday 21 June 2026, 22:07 UTC 1 min read

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Iran battled to a well-deserved point against 10-man Belgium and moved top of World Cup Group G with a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles.

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