As 21.06.2026 approaches, the World Cup sees a mismatch with Belgium facing off against Iran. While Iran hopes to challenge, Belgium’s form suggests they will control the game. Explore our detailed match preview, and don’t forget to check our betting tips!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group G | |||||||
| 1 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 2 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| Group Stage | |||||||
| 1 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 2 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 4 | Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 5 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 8 | Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 9 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 10 | Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 11 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 12 | Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Belgium vs Iran
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x 1Belgium vs Iran Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Belgium | Egypt | 15.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | Belgium | Tunisia | 06.06.2026 | 5-0 |
| Friendlies | Croatia | Belgium | 02.06.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies | Mexico | Belgium | 01.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies | USA | Belgium | 28.03.2026 | 2-5 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | Iran | New Zealand | 16.06.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies | Iran | Mali | 04.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies | Iran | Gambia | 29.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies | Costa Rica | Iran | 31.03.2026 | 0-5 |
| Friendlies | Iran | Nigeria | 27.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Iran | North Korea | 10.06.2025 | 3-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Qatar | Iran | 05.06.2025 | 1-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Iran | Uzbekistan | 25.03.2025 | 2-2 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Iran | United Arab Emirates | 20.03.2025 | 2-0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Asia | Kyrgyzstan | Iran | 19.11.2024 | 2-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Belgium VS Iran
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Belgium vs Iran
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Belgium vs Iran
htmlThe World Cup group stage doesn't get more lopsided on paper — and yet, that's exactly why this match deserves your full attention. Belgium against Iran is one of those fixtures where the numbers tell one story, but the football might tell another. And if you're betting on this one, you need to read beyond the obvious.
Belgium arrive in stunning form. Four friendlies, four strong performances. They demolished the USA 5-2 on the road, swept past Croatia 2-0, and then crushed Tunisia 5-0 in their final warmup. That's 13 goals scored in their last four outings. The Red Devils are purring right now, playing with genuine attacking intent and confidence.
Iran, though, are no pushovers. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Asian teams being easy pickings at World Cups. Team Melli just tore apart Costa Rica 5-0 away from home. That result gets overlooked far too often. They also beat Mali 2-0 and Gambia 3-1 in their recent friendlies. Their World Cup qualifying campaign showed real grit — regularly winning away from home across Asia.
Here's what you need to watch for tactically. Belgium's attacking line will look to overwhelm Iran's defensive structure early. If the Red Devils score first, this game is effectively over. Iran's gameplan almost certainly involves staying compact, absorbing pressure, and hitting on the counter. They've done it before. They nearly beat England at the 2022 World Cup before defensive errors cost them dearly.
The insider observation most casual fans will miss? Iran actually struggle more against physical, direct opponents than technical ones. Belgium at their best are exactly that — direct, powerful, and clinical in transitions.
Now for the betting angle. Belgium at 1.38 offers limited value for a straight win. The smarter market here is Belgium to win and both teams to score. Iran have found the net in their recent friendlies with real regularity, and Belgium's backline hasn't faced a genuine stress test yet. I'd also back Belgium to score in both halves — they've been relentless going forward all summer.
My bold prediction? Belgium win 3-1, with Iran nicking a second-half consolation goal as Belgium's intensity drops after securing the points.
This is a World Cup opener that could set the tone for everything that follows. Belgium need a statement. Iran need a miracle. Settle in — because this one will be electric from the first whistle.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Witsel | Belgium | 37 | Defender | 186 | 81 |
| B. Mechele | Belgium | 33 | Defender | 190 | 81 |
| L. Openda | Belgium | 26 | Attacker | 177 | 75 |
| T. Meunier | Belgium | 34 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| K. De Bruyne | Belgium | 34 | Midfielder | 181 | 68 |
| A. Saelemaekers | Belgium | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| J. Doku | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 173 | 66 |
| N. Raskin | Belgium | 25 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| T. Castagne | Belgium | 30 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| Y. Tielemans | Belgium | 29 | Midfielder | 176 | 72 |
| D. Lukebakio | Belgium | 28 | Attacker | 187 | 77 |
| C. De Ketelaere | Belgium | 25 | Attacker | 192 | 74 |
| M. De Cuyper | Belgium | 25 | Defender | 182 | 72 |
| K. De Winter | Belgium | 24 | Defender | 188 | 74 |
| S. Lammens | Belgium | 23 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 70 |
| A. Onana | Belgium | 24 | Midfielder | 195 | 76 |
| Z. Debast | Belgium | 22 | Defender | 191 | 78 |
| N. Ngoy | Belgium | 23 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| J. Seys | Belgium | 21 | Defender | 168 | 52 |
| Nathan De Cat | Belgium | 17 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Rezaeian | Iran | 36 | Defender | 183 | 74 |
| O. Ebrahimi | Iran | 39 | Midfielder | 178 | 77 |
| A. Noorollahi | Iran | 33 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 73 kg |
| K. Ansarifard | Iran | 36 | Attacker | 187 | 80 |
| M. Mohammadi | Iran | 32 | Attacker | 178 | 71 |
| A. Karimi | Iran | 32 | Midfielder | 186 | 78 |
| M. Azadi | Iran | 26 | Attacker | 188 | n/a |
| A. Gholami | Iran | 29 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| R. Asadi | Iran | 30 | Attacker | 190 | 87 |
| S. Mehri | Iran | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 71 |
| Javad Aghaeipour | Iran | 26 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| H. Pourhamidi | Iran | 28 | Goalkeeper | 186 | n/a |
| M. Hosseini | Iran | 32 | Midfielder | 172 | n/a |
| S. Fallah | Iran | 25 | Defender | 191 | 80 |
| M. Limouchi | Iran | 26 | Attacker | 179 | n/a |
| H. Goudarzi | Iran | 25 | Defender | 181 | n/a |
| D. Iri | Iran | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Khalifeh | Iran | 21 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | n/a |
| A. Shakouri | Iran | 19 | Goalkeeper | 189 cm | n/a |
| M. Zare | Iran | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Belgium vs Iran match odds
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