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Ghalenoei hails Iran's World Cup resilience after battling Belgium to stay in contention

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his side's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be remembered for generations after they overcame extraordinary challenges to earn a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Belgium on Sunday.

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Romelu Lukaku - Belgium yet to hit top gear at World Cup

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku admitted there was a sense of relief after the Red Devils salvaged a point against Iran on Sunday but conceded there are growing concerns about their performances at the FIFA World Cup.

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FIFA World Cup: Belgium knockout hopes hang in balance after goalless draw with Iran

Belgium's hopes of avoiding another early World Cup exit remain in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Iran side in Los Angeles, with Nathan Ngoy's second-half red card adding to the Red Devils' frustrations.

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Iran accuse US of blocking supporters as World Cup ticket allocation revoked

Iran's football federation has accused the United States of preventing its supporters from attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup after its allocation of tickets for group-stage matches was revoked days before the tournament begins.

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Wales on the verge of World Cup exit

Wales’ hopes of making the knockout stages of the World Cup were left hanging by a thread following a 2-0 defeat to Iran.

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Ronaldo admits Portugal win over Ghana 'was a tough game'

Cristiano Ronaldo made World Cup history just two days after severing ties with Manchester United to help Portugal beat Ghana.

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