Iran go top of group with battling draw vs frustrated 10-man Belgium

Iran battled to a well-deserved point against 10-man Belgium and moved top of World Cup Group G with a 0-0 draw in Los Angeles. Iran are up against many off-field challenges at this World Cup due to the conflict in the Middle East, with travel restrictions and visa issues impacting their preparations for matches. But, on the pitch, they look like a team galvanised.

This point, added to their 2-2 draw with New Zealand, has them ahead on goals scored of a Belgian side that has also drawn their first two fixtures.