Mehdi Taremi's Goal Disallowed in Belgium vs Iran Clash at World Cup 2026
June 23, 2026 · Óscar Ruiz
In a tense Group G encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Inglewood, USA, Iran's Mehdi Taremi saw his goal disallowed after VAR intervention. Both teams remain scoreless after their first matches, with key upcoming fixtures against New Zealand and Egypt on June 27.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Iran took an interesting turn as Iran's Mehdi Taremi had his goal disallowed by VAR. Taking place at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, USA, this Group G clash sees both teams aiming for their first win of the tournament. The match is officiated by Argentine referee Dario Herrera and remains scoreless at 0-0. After the first round of fixtures, all Group G teams have one point each. Upcoming matches on June 27 will see Belgium face New Zealand, while Iran takes on Egypt. The tournament spans from June 11 to July 19, across USA, Canada, and Mexico, with Argentina entering as the defending champions.
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