Belgium player ratings vs Iran: Romelu Lukaku looks well off the pace while Nathan Ngoy sees red as Thibaut Courtois saves preserve disappointing draw
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Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw in their 2026 World Cup group stage match. The game was marked by a red card for Belgium's Nathan Ngoy and strong goalkeeping from Thibaut Courtois.
Why it matters
The result complicates Belgium's path to the knockout stages, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament.
Belgium s wait for a first win at the 2026 World Cup will go on as the Red Devils were only able to draw 0-0 with Iran on Sunday. 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.
The article is a standard sports match report focusing on player performance and game statistics.
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