Group Stage · Group G

Belgium vs Iran

Sunday, June 21, 2026 · 19:00 UTC · SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

BEL

Belgium

Red Devils
FIFA Ranking#6
CoachDomenico Tedesco
Key PlayerJeremy Doku
WC Appearances14
Best FinishSemi-Finals (2018)
ExpectationsDark Horse

Belgium's golden generation era is fading but new talent is emerging. The Red Devils remain tactically astute and dangerous on the counter-attack.

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IRN

Iran

Team Melli
FIFA Ranking#21
CoachAmir Ghalenoei
Key PlayerMehdi Taremi
WC Appearances7
Best FinishGroup Stage
ExpectationsCompetitive

Iran are Asia's most consistent World Cup qualifiers and no longer just happy to be there. Organized and defensively compact, they are tough to break down.

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Head-to-Head Comparison

BelgiumFIFA RankingIran
#6 - #21
BelgiumWC AppearancesIran
14 - 7

Group G Context

Can Mo Salah finally shine at a World Cup? Belgium's post-golden-generation must prove they still belong.

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Venue

SoFi Stadium

Inglewood, CA, USA · Capacity: 70,240

The most expensive stadium ever built ($5.5 billion), SoFi is an architectural marvel with a unique translucent roof and the world's largest video board.

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Fan Guide: Los Angeles

Top Spots

The Greyhound · Pub

Chelsea supporters bar, British expat central

Tom's Watch Bar · Sports Bar

360-degree TV setup, huge space

The Village Idiot · Pub

British gastropub with quality food and screens

In-N-Out Burger · Restaurant

California fast food religion. Animal style or don't bother.

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