Belgium 0-0 Iran Match Analysis | World Cup
Belgium and Iran ended in a 0-0 draw (World Cup). Scout analysis: xG, possession, standout players, and tactical notes.
Belgium 0-0 Iran Match Analysis
Match summary
Belgium and Iran faced off in a match that ended 0-0 (World Cup) — , June 21, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium.
Referee: Darío Herrera.
Halftime score: 0–0; Full-time: 0-0.
Expected goals 2.06 – 0.69; total shots 23 – 7, shots on target 7 – 3.
Although there was no decisive advantage on the scoreboard, the statistics across all phases reveal a deeper picture of the match.
Critical moments
3' — Lukaku (Belgium) received a yellow card
33' — Ezatolahi (Iran) received a yellow card
66' — Ngoy (Belgium) was sent off with a red card
Statistical table
Belgium excelled in expected goals (xG) production (2.06 – 0.69). Belgium fell below their xG. Iran fell below their xG.
Comparative statistics tableBelgiumIranPossession70%30%Expected Goals2.060.69Shots on Target Expected Goals (xGoT)1.360.85Shots237Shots on Target73Shooting Efficiency30%43%xG / Shot0.090.10Big Chances Created02Big Chances Missed11Pass Accuracy86%73%Total Passes621270Key Passes166Passes into Final Third7943Successful Dribbles142Corners42Total Crosses328Cross Accuracy19%25%Tackles Won1220Interceptions313Clearances1151Duels Won5243Duel Success Rate55%45%Aerial Duels Won1817Ball Recoveries6352Fouls79Offsides34Saves37Yellow Cards11Red Cards10
Attack analysis
Big chances: Belgium 0 – 2 Iran; missed: 1 – 1.
Key passes (Belgium 16 – 6 Iran) and passes into the final third (79 – 43) determined where the attacks broke down.
Shot quality (xG per shot): Belgium 0.09 – 0.10 Iran.
Defensive analysis
Defensive actions: Belgium 12 tackles, 3 interceptions, 11 clearances; Iran 20, 13, and 51.
Duel success rate: Belgium 55% – 45% Iran; aerial duels won 18 – 17.
Ball recoveries (Belgium 63 – 52 Iran) indicate how often control was regained during transitions.
Goalkeeper duel
Courtois (Belgium): 3 saves, 0 goals conceded, 11 accurate passes, 100% save rate, rating 7.03.
Beiranvand (Iran): 7 saves, 0 goals conceded, 20 accurate passes, 100% save rate, rating 9.04.
Statistical leaders
Expected Goals (xG): Cuyper (Belgium) — 0.88; Bruyne (Belgium) — 0.46
Key Passes: Trossard (Belgium) — 6; Bruyne (Belgium) — 3
Successful Dribbles: Trossard (Belgium) — 3; Bruyne (Belgium) — 2
Interventions: Khalilzadeh (Iran) — 3; Ezatolahi (Iran) — 3
Interceptions: Ezatolahi (Iran) — 4; Kanaani (Iran) — 2
Total Shots: Cuyper (Belgium) — 5; Bruyne (Belgium) — 5
Player performance
Player of the match: Beiranvand (Iran) stood out with a score of 9.04 — Dribble 1 · Key Pass 2.
Belgium — Standout players: Bruyne (7.70 — xG 0.46 · KP 3 · Shots 5 · Dribbles 2 · Tackles 1 · Interceptions 7); Tielemans (7.70 — xG 0.07 · KP 3 · Shots 2 · Tackles 2 · Interceptions 5); Trossard (7.70 — xG 0.08 · KP 6 · Shots 1 · Dribbles 3 · Tackles 2 · Interceptions 6); Cuyper (7.60 — xG 0.88 · Shots 5 · Dribbles 1 · Interceptions 3); Mechele (7.18 — xG 0.10 · Shots 1 · Passes Attempted 1 · Interceptions 6).
Iran — Standout players: Beiranvand (9.04 — Dribble 1 · Interceptions 2); Khalilzadeh (8.00 — xG 0.03 · Shots 1 · Tackles 3 · Passes Attempted 1 · Interceptions 8); Kanaani (7.65 — xG 0.12 · KP 1 · Shots 1 · Tackles 1 · Passes Attempted 2 · Interceptions 2); Ezatolahi (7.00 — xG 0.13 · Shots 2 · Tackles 3 · Passes Attempted 4 · Interceptions 4); Ghoddos (6.74 — Tackles 3 · Passes Attempted 1 · Interceptions 4).
Match phases
No goals in the first half (0–0); the second half added no goals, keeping the score at 0–0.
Tactical notes
Belgium lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Iran lined up in a 5-4-1 formation.
Belgium tried to control the rhythm of the game by holding the ball longer (%70 – %30).
Dribble volume: Belgium 14 – 2 Iran successful dribbles.
Impact on standings
Belgium is in 3rd place in the standings (2 points, W/D 1/1, performance 0W-2D-0L, form: DD).
Iran is in 2nd place in the standings (2 points, W/D 2/2, performance 0W-2D-0L, form: DD).
Pressing and tempo
First half pressing index: Belgium 22.0 – 3.6 Iran.
Second half pressing index: Belgium 23.8 – 7.4 Iran.
Belgium applied higher attacking pressure.
Belgium's highest pressure: 73rd minute (index 100.0)
Iran's highest pressure: 87th minute (index 48.1)
Match average pressing index: Belgium 24.0 – 5.2 Iran.
Player substitutions
46' — Iran: Hardani out, Jahanbakhsh in
58' — Belgium: Meunier out, Castagne in
58' — Belgium: Saelemaekers out, Lukébakio in
58' — Belgium: Raskin out, Vanaken in
66' — Iran: Hajsafi out, Mohammadi in
66' — Iran: Mohebi out, Torabi in
73' — Belgium: Lukaku out, Theate in
79' — Iran: Ghoddos out, Moghanlou in
85' — Iran: Ezatolahi out, Hosseinzadeh in
87' — Belgium: Bruyne out, Fernández-Pardo in
Scout assessment
From a scout's perspective, the 0-0 score reflected the flow of the match. The quality of chances (xG 2.06–0.69), shot volume (23–7), and the change in pressing in the second half will be decisive in evaluating the performance of both coaching staffs.
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