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    Match 38 · Group G · Matchday 2

    BelgiumBelgium
    0 : 0
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    IranIran

    Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET

    SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

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    Match events

    BelgiumMinIran
    • Romelu LukakuYellow card
      3'
    • 27'
      VAR: Goal cancelled
    • 33'
      Saeid EzatolahiYellow card
    • 46'
      ▲ A. Jahanbakhsh·▼ S. Hardani
    • ▲ H. Vanaken·▼ N. Raskin
      58'
    • ▲ T. Castagne·▼ T. Meunier
      58'
    • ▲ D. Lukebakio·▼ A. Saelemaekers
      58'
    • Nathan NgoyRed card
      66'
    • 66'
      ▲ M. Torabi·▼ M. Mohebi
    • 66'
      ▲ M. Mohammadi·▼ E. Hajsafi
    • ▲ A. Theate·▼ R. Lukaku
      73'
    • 79'
      ▲ S. Moghanlou·▼ S. Ghoddos
    • 85'
      ▲ A. Hosseinzadeh·▼ S. Ezatolahi
    • ▲ M. Fernandez-Pardo·▼ K. De Bruyne
      87'

    Group G standings

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1EgyptEgypt211024
    2IranIran202002
    3BelgiumBelgium202002
    4New ZealandNew Zealand2011-21
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    What each team needs

    BelgiumBelgium

    With one match played, Belgium needs a result here to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.

    IranIran

    An opening win over Belgium would be a major statement and strengthen Iran's chances of progressing.

    Team comparison

    StatBelgiumIran
    FIFA Ranking720
    World Cup Titles00
    World Cup Appearances147
    Best WC Finish3rd place (2018)Group stage (6 times)
    ManagerDomenico TedescoAmir Ghalenoei
    How They QualifiedUEFA — Group E winnersAFC 3rd Round — Group A winners
    2022 World CupGroup stage — eliminatedGroup stage — eliminated
    CaptainKevin De BruyneAlireza 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

    RegionBroadcast
    USA (English)FOX / FOX Sports App
    USA (Spanish)Telemundo / Peacock
    UKBBC / ITV (TBC)
    WorldwideFIFA+ (select territories)

    Venue

    SoFi Stadium · Los Angeles · Capacity: 70,000

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