The captain of the Belgium national football team, Youri Tielemans, spoke to the press to respond to criticism faced by the team after the draw against Iran.

What happened ?

The match against Iran was a real test for the Red Devils, who failed to win despite creating chances. Youri Tielemans stated: A lack of confidence? No, we just need to score once or twice.

Offensive struggles

Key players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku were criticized for their performance. Youri Tielemans refused to point fingers at his teammates, stating: I hate pointing fingers.

The absence of Doku

The absence of Jeremy Doku was mentioned as a factor that may have influenced the result of the match. Youri Tielemans stated: Would we have won if Jeremy had been there? We will never know.

Team atmosphere

Despite criticism, the Belgium national football team remains focused on its goal of qualifying for the next stage of the World Cup. Youri Tielemans stated: We made the click after these two draws. We are focused on qualifying. | Date | Match | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-15 | Belgium - Egypt | 1-1 | | 2026-06-06 | Belgium - Tunisia | upcoming