BelgiumvsIran

Belgium and Iran drew 0–0.

Belgium met Iran in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, June 21, 2026. It is one of the six matches in Group G, where the four sides each play three games and the top two advance directly to the Round of 32. With the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups also progressing, points here carry real weight from the opening whistle.

Belgium go in ranked 9th in the FIFA World Ranking to Iran's 21st — a gap of 12 places that gives Belgium the edge on paper. It is an inter-confederation meeting — Belgium of UEFA against Iran of AFC — the kind of contrast in styles the World Cup exists to stage.

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. The retirements of Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois from international duty, along with the aging of other key figures, have forced Belgium into a rebuilding phase.

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. Iranian football produces technically skilled players, many of whom compete in the Persian Gulf leagues and increasingly in European football.

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 (03:00 PM ET).