Belgium held to 0-0 draw by Iran at 2026 World Cup as Ngoy sees red and Courtois stars
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Tom Maston
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Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran at the 2026 World Cup, extending their wait for a first win. Nathan Ngoy received a red card, ending hopes of a late winner, while Jeremy Doku missed the match due to illness. Belgium dominated possession but struggled to create chances, relying on goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to keep the game level with key saves, including denying Hossein Kanaani. Mehdi Taremi had a goal disallowed by VAR for a narrow offside.
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Nathan Ngoy's red card ruined any hopes Rudi Garcia's side had of finding a late winner as they struggled to create opportunities without the deadly Jeremy Doku, who missed out due to illness.
Belgium dominated possession and territory through a stop-start first half, but were indebted to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for keeping the game goalless as he showed superb reactions to deny Hossein Kanaani.
Mehdi Taremi, meanwhile, had a goal ruled out by VAR for a narrow offside.
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