Iran draw strength from adversity after holding Belgium to draw

Iran's players said ‌adversity has forged a stronger sense of unity in the squad after they held heavily favoured Belgium to a 0-0 draw in their Group G World Cup match on Sunday, giving them a ‌chance to reach the knockout stage for the first time.

The result was another display of resilience from a team whose tournament has unfolded under extraordinary circumstances.

Due to measures imposed by the American government, the Team Melli squad have been ⁠forced to stay outside the US between matche ...