Iran divided over Team Melli as fans watch Belgium clash at home

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• Belgium were reduced to 10 men in the 66th minute after Nathan Nguy was shown a straight red card for a foul on Taremi.

  according to Mehr News

• The 2026 tournament marks Iran's seventh appearance at the FIFA World Cup, underscoring the nation's continued presence on football's biggest stage.

  according to Mehr News

• "For this big game, it affects the team's situation, and well, the situation is unequal, and this is American politics, and there's nothing you can do about it," said Farhad Cheshmi.

  according to Al-Monitor +1

• A week earlier, Iran had opened its campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against New Zealand, a result that left qualification hopes alive but increased the importance of the Belgium match.

  according to Malay Mail +1

• Some wore Iranian flags around their shoulders while a number of kids had the colours of the flag painted on their faces.

  according to Malay Mail +1

• "We are Iranians and we support our team no matter what; We really like to see it win," Said Roza Assari, 36, who works at a pharmaceutical company, told AFP.

  according to Al-Monitor

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• In the end, Iran's keeper Alireza Beiranvand kept them in the game with a series of saves, and with the match ending 0-0 the team still has…

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