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\"Belgium-Iran \"Belgium-Iran Belgium-Iran World Cup match ends in tie<\/a> <\/p>\n

The FIFA World Cup Group G showdown between Belgium vs. Iran ended in a scoreless draw. Groups of demonstrators gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium to protest FIFA’s Lion and Sun flag ban, but the demonstrations were observed peacefully.<\/p>\n

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. – Teams are working their way through the second week of the World Cup.<\/p>\n

Belgium and Iran were both hoping for their first win of the 2026 World Cup. While that did not happen Sunday, that didn’t stop fans from having a good time.<\/p>\n

Crowds packed LA Stadium Sunday to watch their team try to advance on the world stage.<\/p>\n

“I was going for Belgium, but it was great,” one fan said.<\/p>\n

Sunday was all about Belgium versus Iran.<\/p>\n

“Everything was great. The result wasn’t what I was expecting, but it was great, and a great atmosphere and everything,” another fan supporting Iran said.<\/p>\n

While football fans packed LA Stadium, some Iranians peacefully protested just outside the gates.<\/p>\n

“They must go. After 47 years, they should go,” said one woman protesting the Iranian regime.<\/p>\n

Tensions in the Middle East drew some demonstrators to protest the current regime in Iran and the team facing off against Belgium Sunday.<\/p>\n

“This team does not represent our country. This is a regime team,” another demonstrator said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, others in Inglewood, including some young fans from Iran, enjoyed their second World Cup game at LA Stadium.<\/p>\n

“It was a very good, very good atmosphere,” one fan told FOX 11.<\/p>\n

“It was my first World Cup game in person,” another fan said.<\/p>\n

One father and son, who are rooting for Mexico in the World Cup, said Sunday’s match was the perfect way to spend Father’s Day.<\/p>\n

“It was great, one of the best games I’ve ever watched,” said one fan. “I went to three World Cups, and this game is awesome.”<\/p>\n

Belgium and Iran ended in a draw. While that was not the outcome some fans hoped for, some fans from Belgium still left with an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n

“The atmosphere is amazing. What a stadium,” said one fan from Belgium. “Los Angeles is amazing \u2014 cool people, cool place, nice beer, and what a stadium.”<\/p>\n

Fans will be back Thursday for the big match at LA Stadium between the U.S. and Turkey.
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