Group G standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What each team needs
Belgium
With one match played, Belgium needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Iran
An opening win over Belgium would be a major statement and strengthen Iran's chances of progressing.
Team comparison
| Stat | Belgium | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA Ranking | 7 | 20 |
| World Cup Titles | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 14 | 7 |
| Best WC Finish | 3rd place (2018) | Group stage (6 times) |
| Manager | Domenico Tedesco | Amir Ghalenoei |
| How They Qualified | UEFA — Group E winners | AFC 3rd Round — Group A winners |
| 2022 World Cup | Group stage — eliminated | Group stage — eliminated |
| Captain | Kevin De Bruyne | Alireza Jahanbakhsh |
Prediction
Belgium 2 — 1 Iran
Based on FIFA rankings and recent form. Belgium (ranked 7th) enters as the slight favourite.
Match facts
Belgium have appeared at 14 World Cups. Iran have appeared at 7.
Belgium are ranked 7th in the world. Iran are ranked 20th.
This match takes place at SoFi Stadium, which is one of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcast |
|---|---|
| USA (English) | FOX / FOX Sports App |
| USA (Spanish) | Telemundo / Peacock |
| UK | BBC / ITV (TBC) |
| Worldwide | FIFA+ (select territories) |
Venue
SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles · Capacity: 70,000
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