Iran accomplishes World Cup feat not seen before after Belgium tie

Iran accomplished an incredible feat after pulling off a surprising 0-0 draw against Belgium in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday afternoon.

The Iranians are taking part in the seventh World Cup of the national team’s history. This marks their fourth consecutive appearance, seeking their first berth to the knockout stage.

Iran got off to a decent start in the group phase, competing against New Zealand in a thrilling 2-2 draw. They then had to face Belgium, who is the favorite to come out of the group. Fortunately for the Iranians, their defense was up to the job as they prevented the Belgians from finding the back of the net. This allowed them to make history in the process, per ESPN Insights.

“Belgium 0, Iran 0. With the draw, Iran takes top spot in Group G with New Zealand and Egypt still to play tonight. Iran is unbeaten after its first two matches at a single FIFA World Cup for the first time!” the post read.

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