Belgium and Iran meet at the World Cup for the very first time.

Iran have won just 1 of their last 5 World Cup matches (W1 D2 L2).

Iran have faced European opposition 11 times at the World Cup — W1 D3 L7.

Nathan Ngoy (Belgium) was sent off after 66 minutes.

Alireza Beiranvand (Iranian Goalkeeper) earned a standout match rating of 10.

Belgium's 70% possession is their most in a match in the last three World Cups (previous best 67%).

Belgium had 23 shots in this match, their most without scoring in a World Cup match since 1994 against Saudi Arabia (28).

Iran completed just 50 passes in the first half of this match, the third-lowest by a side in a World Cup match. The 4 lowest first-half totals recorded have all been by Iran.

Belgium dominated the first half against Iran, with 81% of the ball.

With an average age of 32 years and 181 days, Iran named the oldest starting XI by any side for a World Cup match.

since records began in 1966.

Belgium ran up 1.80 expected goals but failed to score and were held to a draw.