Toby Alderweireld issued a damning post-match assessment of Belgium's World Cup squad. Speaking after the 0-0 draw with Iran, he declared: "This is the weakest group at the World Cup. Belgium must finish first. Besides Courtois, there are no game-deciding players in the squad."
Alderweireld highlighted Belgium's dominance without reward—they controlled 70 percent possession but could not convert chances. The veteran defender signaled growing concern about attacking potency and creative output in Belgium's remaining matches.
Belgium remain winless in the tournament, placing additional pressure on their knockout-stage qualification bid. Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made seven saves to secure Iran's first World Cup point, a historic result for the Asian nation in their bid to reach the knockout stage for the first time.
Alderweireld's public criticism reflects internal frustration within the Belgian camp as they face must-win scenarios in subsequent group matches.