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FIFA World Cup 2026
The Iran national football team drew against Belgium. This match was held in the presence of football experts around the world.
Patrick Vieira, the former star of the French national team and Arsenal, praised Iran's performance and said: «Iran deserved this point. They really had a good organization and defended well.»
Iran's Performance
Iran had a good show in this match. Roy Keane, the former captain of Manchester United and the Ireland national team, also praised Iran's quality while pointing out their inability to keep the ball when they had a man advantage.
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Iran | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 |
Iran's Future
Patrick Vieira said about Iran's chances of advancing to the next stage: «They have a very good chance of advancing to the next stage and this draw will certainly give them the belief that they can move forward and reach the next stage.»
Experts' Opinions
Thierry Henry, the former star of Arsenal and the French national team, talked about the compact defensive structure of the Iran national team and emphasized that the Iranians had closed the spaces well. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the former star of the football world, had a different opinion and called the entire Iran-Belgium match boring and sleep-inducing.
