FIFA World Cup 2026
Belgium vs Iran is a Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match takes place at Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday 21 June and starts at 21:00 Netherlands time.
Match overview
Belgium vs Iran is the second group-stage match for both teams in Group G. After the opening fixtures, this match could become important for qualification momentum, group position and pressure before the final round.
Belgium enter the tournament with strong recent World Cup history, including a third-place finish in 2018. Iran bring repeated World Cup experience and will be looking to compete strongly in a group that also includes Egypt and New Zealand.
Group G
Belgium have been one of Europe’s most recognisable international sides in recent tournament cycles. Their best men’s World Cup finish came in 2018, when they placed third.
Iran have appeared at several men’s World Cups and enter Group G as an experienced international side. Their challenge is to turn that experience into a stronger group-stage campaign.
Group G also includes Egypt and New Zealand. With the expanded World Cup format, every point can matter for direct progression or possible third-place qualification.
Why this match matters
Second group matches often shape the rest of a tournament. A team that wins its first two matches can move close to qualification, while dropped points can make the final group game much more complicated.
Belgium will likely be expected to take initiative and control the rhythm. Iran’s challenge is to stay compact, limit space and use transition moments, set pieces and match pressure to make the game difficult.
Lineups and team news
The official starting lineups for Belgium vs Iran will only be confirmed closer to kickoff. Any predicted lineups, injuries or tactical previews should be checked again on match day before being used.
For now, the stable information is the fixture itself: Belgium vs Iran, Group G, Sunday 21 June, 21:00 Netherlands time.
World Cup background
Belgium’s strongest World Cup finish came in 2018, when they finished third after beating England in the third-place match.
Iran have qualified for several World Cups and have regularly brought experienced, organised teams to the tournament.
The 2026 match gives Belgium and Iran a fresh World Cup setting, this time as a Group G fixture at Los Angeles Stadium.
What to watch
Belgium will likely look to control possession, move the ball through midfield and create chances through technical quality and attacking movement.
Iran may try to keep the match compact, defend with discipline and use transitions or set pieces to create pressure. If the game stays close, the first goal could become decisive.
Watch at Sherlock Pub
Sherlock Pub will show Belgium vs Iran live in The Hague. For groups, reserving ahead is recommended.