BelgiumvsIran

This match is one of the 72 group-stage fixtures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, pitting two of the four teams in Group G against each other. Every group plays six matches over roughly two weeks, with the top two finishers in each of the 12 groups advancing directly to the Round of 32 — where the knockout bracket begins. The eight best third-placed teams across all groups also progress, so even a third-place finish can be enough to keep a campaign alive.

Belgium arrive at the 2026 World Cup at a crossroads, as the golden generation that took them to the top of the FIFA rankings and a World Cup semifinal in 2018 is coming to an end. Iran are the most successful Asian footballing nation in terms of World Cup appearances, with Team Melli known for their disciplined defensive organization and ability to compete against higher-ranked opponents.

Belgium: Belgium's best World Cup result was a semifinal appearance in 2018 in Russia, where they finished third after losing to France. Iran: Iran have appeared at six World Cups: 1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018, and 2022.

The match is scheduled at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 07:00 PM (15:00 ET).