Youri Tielemans
Belgium central midfielder; kept at bay by Iran's Beiranvand during a reduced second half.
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Will Tielemans find his goal touch as Belgium push for Group H qualification?
Timeline for Youri Tielemans
Scored the winning penalty in the 125th minute
2026 FIFA World Cup: Belgium survive Senegal in 125 minsKept out by Beiranvand in Belgium's reduced second half
2026 FIFA World Cup: Iran hold Belgium and take the point homeBackground
Youri Tielemans is a Belgian central midfielder who featured prominently in Belgium's 0-0 draw with Iran on 21 June 2026, with efforts denied by Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand as Belgium failed to find a breakthrough in Group H.
Tielemans is an established senior international for Belgium, known for his ability to arrive late into attacking positions and contribute both goals and assists from midfield. He has represented Belgium across multiple major tournaments.
The Iran draw was a collective setback for a Belgian midfield expected to dominate. Tielemans's thwarted efforts illustrate how well Iran's goalkeeper kept the result level and ADD to the pressure on Belgium heading into their remaining group matches.
Who is Youri Tielemans?
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