# Belgium Held: Iran’s Defensive Masterclass Stuns World Cup

URL: https://technosports.co.in/belgium-held-irans-defensive-masterclass-stuns-world-cup/  
Published: 2026-06-22  
Updated: 2026-06-22  
Author: Raunak Saha

Group G remains wide open after a tense 0-0 stalemate at SoFi Stadium. Despite dominating possession, ten-man Belgium failed to break Iran’s ironclad 5-4-1 formation. A disallowed Taremi goal and Nathan Ngoy’s crucial second-half red card defined the drama. Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was the hero, producing elite saves to deny De Bruyne and secure a hard-fought point for Iran.