TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran and Belgium played to a 0-0 draw at the World Cup on Sunday, with Team Melli unable to break through after the Red Devils went down to 10 men in the second half.
Tehran [Iran], June 22 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday paid tribute to the victims of the Minab school bombing while hailing Iran's outstanding performance in their second Group G clash against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026, affirming the Islamic Republic's resolve towards defending the 'honour and dignity' of its people.
Los Angeles (California) [US], June 22 (ANI): Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei hailed his players' resilience after their hard-fought goalless draw against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while stressing that Team Melli face a difficult recovery process ahead of a crucial final Group G clash against Egypt.
How the Muslim world is grappling with AI, faith and the struggle for human dignity Submitted by Hesham Gaafar on Wed, 06/17/2026 - 19:56 As Pope Leo XIV warns in his recent encyclical, artificial intelligence is not simply another tool. It is reshaping every aspect of our lives This illustration photograph, taken in October 2023 in Mulhouse, France, shows figurines next to a screen displaying a logo of the US firm OpenAI (Sebastien Bozon/AFP) On When Pope Leo XIV signed his first encyclical , Magnifica Humanitas, on 15 May 2026 , the date was not accidental. It marked 135 years since Rerum Novarum , the 1891 papal letter that confronted the moral crisis of the industrial age: factories, machines, labour exploitation and the violent imbalance between capital and workers.
Los Angeles (California) [US], June 22 (ANI): Iran's national football team left an emotional message for supporters in the locker room of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles after their FIFA World Cup 2026 draw against Belgium, thanking fans for their unwavering support and expressing pride in their performances.
Ghalibaf likens Iran's World Cup draw to wartime resilience Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has praised the national football team's defensive performance in its World Cup draw against Belgium, comparing the display to Iranian people's steadfast defence of their country during the war against the United States and Israel. In a post on X shortly after the match, Ghalibaf shared a photograph from the game with the caption: "This is how we protect our land. " The message drew a direct comparison between Iran's performance on the pitch and the country's response during the conflict.
Tehran [Iran], June 22 (ANI): Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf on Monday lauded Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand for producing a series of crucial saves to keep his side in the Group G match against Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2026, affirming, 'This is how we protect our land.
Inglewood [US], June 22 (ANI): Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivered a masterclass between the posts as Iran held Belgium to a hard-fought 0-0 draw in their Group G clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, earning widespread praise and inspiring a patriotic social media tribute from Iran's state news agency.
Los Angeles [US], June 22 (ANI): Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said that the team was not 'efficient enough' after being held to a goalless draw by a spirited Iran in their second Group G match at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Despite Belgium dominating possession early in the contest, they were repeatedly denied by Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, who produced a series of crucial saves to keep his side in the game.
Inglewood [US], June 22 (ANI): Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has described his side's unbeaten start in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a 'great achievement' and said it 'will be written in our footballing history' after a resilient Iranian side held Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their second Group G match at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (local time), as per Reuters.
(260622) -- LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A fan reacts before a group G match between Belgium and Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, the United States, June 21, 2026.
(Photo credit: Jessie Alcheh-Imagn Images) Iran are still searching for their first win at this World Cup, and yet Team Melli manager Amir Ghalenoei already believes his players will go down as national heroes. That was his verdict after Sunday's 0-0 draw with favored Belgium, which marked the first time in Iran's World Cup history they played consecutive matches without defeat.
Inglewood [US], June 22 (ANI): The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already matched the combined red card tally of the 2018 and 2022 editions, with the total number of dismissals reaching eight, according to Fox Sports. The latest addition came during Belgium's Group G clash against Iran on Sunday, when Nathan Ngoy was shown a straight red card in the 66th minute for bringing down Iran forward Mehdi Taremi.
Inglewood [US], June 22 (ANI): A disciplined and resilient Iranian side produced a strong defensive performance to hold Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their second Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday (local time), in a contest that also saw Belgium reduced to 10 men following a red card to Nathan Ngoy.
LOS ANGELES, 22nd June, 2026 (WAM) --Belgium and Iran played out a goalless draw in their Group G match at the FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles. Both goalkeepers made important saves during the match, while Iran had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half. Belgium were reduced to 10 players after Nathan Ngoy was sent off in the 66th minute, but Iran were unable to take advantage.
(Photo credit: Jessie Alcheh-Imagn Images) Iran used seven saves from Alireza Beiranvand and a man advantage from a Belgium red card to pull out a 0-0 draw in the second consecutive tie for both teams in World Cup Group G play Sunday afternoon in Inglewood, Calif. Beiranvand, 33, earned his second clean sheet in his seventh appearance across three World Cups.
Los Angeles [California], June 21 (ANI): Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised the increasingly difficult travel and preparation conditions faced by his team ahead of their World Cup clash against Belgium, questioning the inconsistency in how US authorities are handling their movement schedule.
Vancouver [Canada], June 21 (ANI): Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has dismissed speculation of unrest involving star forward Mohamed Salah, emphasising that all 26 players in the squad are equally important and that he treats everyone professionally without favouritism. He praised Salah's discipline, leadership, and positive influence on his teammates, describing him as a role model within the squad.
Los Angeles [US], June 21 (ANI): Belgium have suffered a major setback ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G encounter against Iran, with star winger Jeremy Doku ruled out after a recurring respiratory infection flared up during the team's stay in Los Angeles.
Where is the outrage over US-Israeli destruction of historic sites? In early 2001, the Taliban blew up two giant Buddha statues in the Bamiyan Valley of Afghanistan , which dated from the sixth century . The world erupted in outrage at the destruction of cultural heritage , and western media engaged in handwringing over the loss of statues that most people presumably had not known existed in the first place but were nonetheless symbolic of our "collective humanity".
