Iran coach hails 'great achievement' after second World Cup draw with Belgium

Coach Amir Ghalenoei hailed Iran's unbeaten start to the World Cup as a "great achievement" that will be remembered by future generations, following a 0-0 draw with Belgium..

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Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei hailed his team's 0-0 draw against Belgium as a "great achievement" after an unbeaten start to the 2026 World Cup.

Iran holds Belgium to a draw, marking their second consecutive World Cup tie.
Key figures include Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei and midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
The team faced significant challenges, including visa and travel restrictions and limited training time, impacting their preparation.

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