Iran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand celebrates his clean sheet at the end of the 0-0 draw with Belgium. AFPIran's goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand celebrates his clean sheet at the end of the 0-0 draw with Belgium. AFPCoach Ghalenoei says players will go down in history after they collect second point of tournament
Iran held Belgium to a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles to remain unbeaten with two points in Group G.
Head coach Amir Ghalenoei highlighted disrupted preparations, including a Tijuana base and restrictive US travel, as a major competitive disadvantage.
Local fans booed the anthem but largely backed the team during the match, reflecting complex off-field dynamics around national support.
Thibaut Courtois and Alireza Beiranvand produced crucial saves; a Mehdi Taremi goal was ruled offside by VAR, while Belgium’s Nathan Ngoy was sent off.
