Iran Plays 10-man Belgium to 0–0 Draw at World Cup With Stellar Effort From Goalkeeper Beiranvand

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, front, tries control the ball past Iran's Hossein Kanani during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, on June 21, 2026. Andre Penner/AP Photo

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Iran’s World Cup has been tumultuous off the field, and its play on the pitch still hasn’t produced a victory.

Yet Team Melli’s dream of advancing to a World Cup knockout round for the first time is still very much alive, thanks to an afternoon of brilliance from goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand in a 0–0 draw with Belgium on Sunday.