Belgium and Iran meet in LA as Group G remains deadlocked

Match preview

Tonight (June 21) at 10:00 PM local time at Los Angeles Stadium, Belgium and Iran meet in the second round of Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both sides arrive with one point from their openers — Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt while Iran fought back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand — leaving all four teams level and making this fixture crucial for early control of the group. The game also marks the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two nations.

Belgium will rely on its experienced core, led by Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois, to avoid a damaging slip-up that could complicate its path to the knockout stage. Iran, aiming to overcome its historical challenges versus European opposition and buoyed by memories of its 2022 win over Wales, will look to scorers like Mehdi Taremi and Mohammad Mohebi to secure a positive result in a tightly balanced group as reported by SANA