Belgium 0-0 Iran — World Cup: Recap, Highlights & Reactions

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Iran had to commute from Mexico just to play, but Belgium still could not break them.

Iran overcame a chaotic cross-border commute to frustrate Belgium in a scoreless draw at SoFi Stadium.

set up a stubborn defensive wall. Belgium simply could not penetrate it. Their attack, led by and Romelu Lukaku, found no way through. Even when Belgium did find the net, ruled the goal out for offside. shielded the Iranian defense brilliantly. He kept De Bruyne quiet all match. This result leaves Group G in complete gridlock.

— and get this

Iran had to base their camp in Tijuana, Mexico and fly in only for matchdays due to U.S. travel restrictions.

This scoreless draw was the first-ever international football match between Belgium and Iran.

Belgium remains the only nation to top the FIFA World Rankings without ever winning a World Cup or a major continental trophy.