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Belgium and Iran Draw 0-0 at World Cup

Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 in a World Cup match in Los Angeles. Belgium played with 10 men for part of the game.

Defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute for pulling down Iran's Taremi. Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves and won Player of the Match.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also made key saves. Both teams now have two points each in Group G. Neither team has won a match yet in the tournament.

The draw keeps Iran's hopes alive of reaching the knockout stage. Iran has never reached the World Cup knockout stage before.

Klear Note — The World Cup is soccer's biggest tournament, held every four years. Teams compete in groups; top teams advance to knockout rounds.

Key Terms 3

knockout stage The round where losing a match means you are eliminated
Group G The group of teams Belgium and Iran are competing in
sent off A player is removed from the game and cannot be replaced

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