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FIFA World Cup: Belgium knockout hopes hang in balance after goalless draw with Iran

Belgium's hopes of avoiding another early World Cup exit remain in the balance after they were held to a goalless draw by a resilient Iran side in Los Angeles, with Nathan Ngoy's second-half red card adding to the Red Devils' frustrations.

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Belgium winger Jeremy Doku to miss Iran clash with illness

Belgium will be without influential winger Jeremy Doku for their crucial World Cup Group G clash against Iran after illness ruled the Manchester City attacker out of Sunday's encounter at SoFi Stadium.

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'Super sub' Lukaku sparks Belgium World Cup selection dilemma over starting role

Romelu Lukaku made another decisive statement from the bench as Belgium were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G clash, with coach Rudi Garcia insisting the striker will not be rushed back into the starting XI.

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Mohamed Salah's Egypt hold Belgium to gritty World Cup draw in Seattle

Belgium did not have it all their own way as Egypt delivered a combative performance to earn a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup Group G encounter in Seattle on Monday.

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Belgium boss weighs in on FIFA’s mandatory cooling break

The debate over FIFA's mandatory cooling breaks continued this week, with Belgium coach Rudi Garcia offering mixed views on the new rule at the World Cup.

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Rudi Garcia wants Belgium to dominate FIFA World Cup clash against Egypt

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has urged his players to take control of their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Egypt, but warned that they would face one of the strongest African teams ever assembled when the two nations meet on Monday.

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