Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran at SoFi Stadium in Group G, leaving Rudi Garcia’s team facing a must-win match against New Zealand as scrutiny grew over Jeremy Doku’s decision to leave the Belgium camp on the eve of the game to be in England for the birth of his first child. The report also noted Belgium’s medical staff deemed it too risky for Doku to play because of respiratory problems, while Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves as Iran moved into second in the group, according to Yahoo Sports.
France moved closer to early knockout qualification after beating Senegal 3-1 in their Group I opener, with Kylian Mbappe scoring a second-half brace to become France’s all-time leading goalscorer ahead of Olivier Giroud, and Les Bleus next face Iraq, who were beaten 4-1 by Norway in their opener.
WORLD CUP | Doku controversy adds pressure on Belgium as France near early progression
2026-06-22 10:54:46
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