- Iran’s challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium AP News
- Iran played ‘beautiful game’ vs. Belgium under ‘worst’ conditions ESPN
- Ghalibaf uses World Cup image to draw parallel with Iran’s defense ایران اینترنشنال
- Iran leave note of thanks in LA locker room after draw with Belgium Reuters
- Iran’s beleaguered World Cup team finds hope with draw against Belgium Los Angeles Times