Round 2 ·
Belgium
4-2-3-1
Rudi Garcia
HT: 0-0
Iran
5-4-1
Amir Ghalenoei
Updated:
Half Time
0–0
90 Min
0–0
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Belgium
4-2-3-1 · Rudi Garcia
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Iran
5-4-1 · Amir Ghalenoei
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
For readers in Albania, it was a late-night watch on Sunday 21 June, 21:00 CEST, and one that underlined how little separated the teams across 90 minutes. Belgium stayed second on goal difference, while Iran remained first with the same points total and the same goal difference.
The match never shifted far from that narrow margin. Belgium, set up in a 4-2-3-1 under Rudi Garcia, and Iran, in a 5-4-1 under Amir Ghalenoei, both entered the game unbeaten, and that caution showed in the final line. Belgium had 1 goal for and 1 against before kick-off, Iran 2 for and 2 against, and the two coaches shaped a contest where control mattered more than risk. At SoFi Stadium, the scoreboard stayed level through half-time at 0-0 and through ordinary time at 0-0, which suited neither side more than the other.
There was at least one moment of tension in the first half when Iran had a disallowed goal in the 25th minute, but it did not change the outcome. Belgium had already been shown a yellow card in the 3rd minute, then went down to 10 men after a red card in the 66th minute, while Iran picked up a yellow card in the 33rd minute. Those details mattered because they added edge to a match that otherwise remained measured, but they still did not produce a breakthrough. The 0-0 finish matched the run of the game, with both teams protecting their point total rather than forcing an opening that never arrived.
The tactical picture was clear enough from the numbers alone. Belgium's 4-2-3-1 and Iran's 5-4-1 pointed toward restraint, and the final score reflected that shape. Belgium still have 2 draws from 2 played, and Iran are in the same bracket with 2 draws from 2 played, so both coaches will leave Inglewood with something to build on and something to sharpen. The single disallowed goal for Iran and the red card for Belgium were the game's sharpest notes, but neither side found the finishing touch that a top-of-group meeting usually asks for.
For Albania-based readers, the appeal of a match like this was its table impact as much as its rhythm. Belgium and Iran both stayed on 2 points, and the separation remained the goal difference line between first and second. That is the kind of narrow margin that keeps a group alive, especially after a 0-0 draw at SoFi Stadium. Belgium will now look to convert their clean structure into a win, while Iran will be satisfied that a second draw kept them in first place heading out of Round 2.
In the wider Group G picture, this result preserved the deadlock at the top and ensured both sides left with their unbeaten records intact. The combination of 2 points each, identical goal difference, and another blank on the scoreboard means the next fixture will matter quickly for both Belgium and Iran. Fans in Albania following through SuperSport Albania or RTSH saw a result that did not settle the section, but kept the pressure high for the next step.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Belgium and Iran will meet at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday 21 June, 21:00 CEST, with World Cup Group G Round 2 giving both sides a chance to shape the next step of the campaign. For readers in Albania, the timing makes the fixture easy to follow in the evening window, and the official local viewing routes are SuperSport Albania and RTSH. With Belgium led by Rudi Garcia and Iran coached by Amir Ghalenoei, the game carries the feel of two teams arriving with clear identity and a specific job to do.
Belgium will go into the match with Rudi Garcia setting the tone, and the home side will want to make SoFi Stadium matter from the first phase of possession. In a World Cup setting, Round 2 often sharpens the margins, and Belgium will know that control, concentration and tempo will matter as much as territory. Iran, under Amir Ghalenoei, will be looking to manage the same pressures and make Belgium work for every opening. For fans in Albania, that balance of styles should make the evening slot worth following closely.
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood gives the fixture a major stage, and the venue adds another layer to a contest already defined by the competition name, World Cup Group G, and the pressure of Round 2. Belgium will be expected to use familiar surroundings more effectively, while Iran will aim to turn the occasion into a disciplined away performance. With no room for a loose opening, the first exchanges will matter, especially for a team trying to set the tone early in the group. That is the kind of match that can quickly become about patience, shape and one decisive moment.
Belgium's task will be to turn home pressure into rhythm, while Iran will be aiming to slow that rhythm and keep the contest on their terms. In a round where timing matters, both sides will be aware that a strong start can change the shape of the night. For Albania-based viewers, the combination of a late local kickoff and a major World Cup setting gives the match an easy entry point into the evening schedule.
That is why this meeting should feel live from the first whistle: Belgium at SoFi Stadium, Iran trying to answer, and World Cup Group G Round 2 offering immediate stakes for both coaches. Fans in Albania can follow the game on SuperSport Albania or RTSH, with the outcome set to influence how the group begins to take shape.
Today's attendance is 70317
Belgium played better, but the game eventually ended in a draw.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Belgium: 70%, Iran: 30%.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Hans Vanaken wins an air challenge against Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
Ball possession: Belgium: 70%, Iran: 30%.
Goal kick for Iran
Dodi Lukebakio fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Timothy Castagne makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Goal kick for Iran
Matias Fernandez-Pardo goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Arthur Theate wins an air challenge against Shahriar Moghanlou
Goal kick for Iran
A chance presents itself to Brandon Mechele from Belgium but his header goes wide
The cross by Timothy Castagne from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Timothy Castagne relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Leandro Trossard from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Belgium are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Iran
Ball possession: Belgium: 71%, Iran: 29%.
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mehdi Torabi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Milad Mohammadi from Iran is ruled offside
Hans Vanaken successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh is blocked
Iran are trying to create something here.
Alireza Beiranvand relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Belgium are in control of the ball.
Kevin De Bruyne is leaving the field to be replaced by Matias Fernandez-Pardo in a tactical substitution.
Shahriar Moghanlou from Iran is ruled offside
Good effort by Maxim De Cuyper as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
The cross by Timothy Castagne from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Belgium: 72%, Iran: 28%.
Goal kick for Iran
Saeid Ezatolahi is leaving the field to be replaced by Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh in a tactical substitution.
Hans Vanaken from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Hans Vanaken goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Hans Vanaken but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Hans Vanaken finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Youri Tielemans from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Youri Tielemans fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Alireza Beiranvand from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Dodi Lukebakio
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Mehdi Torabi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Saeid Ezatolahi shoots from outside the box, but Thibaut Courtois has it under control
Saeid Ezatolahi tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mehdi Torabi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
Milad Mohammadi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Belgium: 72%, Iran: 28%.
The referee signals a free kick as Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Iran trips Maxim De Cuyper
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Saman Ghoddos is leaving the field to be replaced by Shahriar Moghanlou in a tactical substitution.
Iran are trying to create something here.
Belgium are in control of the ball.
Youri Tielemans wins an air challenge against Saman Ghoddos
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Iran are trying to create something here.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Milad Mohammadi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Maxim De Cuyper from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Belgium: 77%, Iran: 23%.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Belgium
The game is restarted
Romelu Lukaku is leaving the field to be replaced by Arthur Theate in a tactical substitution.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Ball possession: Belgium: 79%, Iran: 21%.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Youri Tielemans from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
Youri Tielemans from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
HE'S OFF! - Nathan Ngoy is shown a red card! Heavy protests from his teammates!
Nathan Ngoy from Belgium goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mehdi Taremi
Iran are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Belgium
The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
Mohammad Mohebi is leaving the field to be replaced by Mehdi Torabi in a tactical substitution.
Ehsan Haji Safi is leaving the field to be replaced by Milad Mohammadi in a tactical substitution.
A chance presents itself to Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran but his header goes wide
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran swings in the corner from the left.
Ball possession: Belgium: 80%, Iran: 20%.
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran are trying to create something here.
Saman Ghoddos is penalised for pushing Kevin De Bruyne
Goal kick for Iran
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
Iran are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Iran
Hans Vanaken from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Hans Vanaken goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Hans Vanaken but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Hans Vanaken finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Dodi Lukebakio shoots from outside the box, but Alireza Beiranvand has it under control
Dodi Lukebakio tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Alireza Beiranvand
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Maxim De Cuyper makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Alireza Beiranvand from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Iran
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Hossein Kanaani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Belgium: 80%, Iran: 20%.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Maxim De Cuyper should have scored from that position
Alireza Beiranvand makes a crucial save!
Good effort by Maxim De Cuyper as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Belgium are in control of the ball.
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Alexis Saelemaekers is leaving the field to be replaced by Dodi Lukebakio in a tactical substitution.
Nicolas Raskin is leaving the field to be replaced by Hans Vanaken in a tactical substitution.
Thomas Meunier is leaving the field to be replaced by Timothy Castagne in a tactical substitution.
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Leandro Trossard from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mohammad Mohebi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Iran
Brandon Mechele from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Iran are trying to create something here.
Alireza Jahanbakhsh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Belgium: 80%, Iran: 20%.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Iran are in control of the ball.
Leandro Trossard hand-balls
Leandro Trossard controls the ball with his hand
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Safe hands from Thibaut Courtois as he comes out and claims the ball
Leandro Trossard relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brandon Mechele from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mehdi Taremi volleys a shot on target, but Thibaut Courtois is on hand to save it
A player from Iran takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Leandro Trossard from Belgium is ruled offside
Shoja Khalilzadeh successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Maxim De Cuyper is blocked
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Iran
Alexis Saelemaekers from Belgium fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Ball possession: Belgium: 81%, Iran: 19%.
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium swings in the corner from the left.
Mehdi Taremi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ali Nemati from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The game is restarted
Leandro Trossard is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
The referee signals a free kick as Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Iran trips Leandro Trossard
Alireza Jahanbakhsh relieves the pressure with a clearance
A player from Belgium takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Shoja Khalilzadeh successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked
Leandro Trossard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Belgium
Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Iran sends an effort wide of target
Alireza Jahanbakhsh goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Alireza Jahanbakhsh but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Alireza Jahanbakhsh finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Iran are trying to create something here.
Saleh Hardani is leaving the field to be replaced by Alireza Jahanbakhsh in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
Belgium had the ball in their control, but couldnu00e2u20acu2122t go into the pause with the lead.
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Belgium: 81%, Iran: 19%.
Hossein Kanaani from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saman Ghoddos from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ehsan Haji Safi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Maxim De Cuyper from Belgium intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Alexis Saelemaekers is penalised for pushing Mohammad Mohebi
Thomas Meunier wins an air challenge against Mohammad Mohebi
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Belgium: 81%, Iran: 19%.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Alexis Saelemaekers from Belgium is ruled offside
Belgium are trying to create something here.
The referee signals a free kick as Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran trips Youri Tielemans
Hossein Kanaani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saleh Hardani successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Kevin De Bruyne is blocked
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saleh Hardani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Shoja Khalilzadeh wins an air challenge against Kevin De Bruyne
Safe hands from Alireza Beiranvand as he comes out and claims the ball
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Youri Tielemans makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
The fourth official shows there are 8 minute(s) of time to be added
The cross by Alexis Saelemaekers from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ehsan Haji Safi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Belgium: 80%, Iran: 20%.
Shoja Khalilzadeh successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Alexis Saelemaekers is blocked
Good effort by Maxim De Cuyper as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
Youri Tielemans creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Hossein Kanaani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Mehdi Taremi hand-balls
Mehdi Taremi controls the ball with his hand
Iran are trying to create something here.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Ehsan Haji Safi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Good effort by Kevin De Bruyne as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
Leandro Trossard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Nathan Ngoy makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Ngoy relieves the pressure with a clearance
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ehsan Haji Safi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Belgium: 78%, Iran: 22%.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The referee signals a free kick as Ehsan Haji Safi from Iran trips Kevin De Bruyne
Saleh Hardani from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ramin Rezaeian relieves the pressure with a clearance
The referee signals a free kick as Mehdi Taremi from Iran trips Kevin De Bruyne
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Youri Tielemans from Belgium is ruled offside
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
The match is very one-sided right now. Belgium are clearly dominating possession
Ball possession: Belgium: 74%, Iran: 26%.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
The match resumes with a drop ball
The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Hossein Kanaani relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Yellow card for Saeid Ezatolahi
Saeid Ezatolahi is shown a yellow card by the referee
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Youri Tielemans
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Belgium take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Belgium: 76%, Iran: 24%.
Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Alireza Beiranvand from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ehsan Haji Safi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Shoja Khalilzadeh relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Iran is revoked due to offside.
Ball possession: Belgium: 72%, Iran: 28%.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Iran.
Mehdi Taremi from Iran is ruled offside
Ehsan Haji Safi provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O O A A A L! Iran score! Mehdi Taremi is on the scoresheet.
Ehsan Haji Safi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Ball possession: Belgium: 73%, Iran: 27%.
Nicolas Raskin hand-balls
Nicolas Raskin controls the ball with his hand
Ramin Rezaeian wins an air challenge against Nicolas Raskin
Goal kick for Iran
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Nathan Ngoy goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
Mehdi Taremi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Kevin De Bruyne swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Youri Tielemans as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
The match is very one-sided right now. Belgium are clearly dominating possession
Saman Ghoddos from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Belgium: 70%, Iran: 30%.
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Alireza Beiranvand from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Hossein Kanaani successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Leandro Trossard is blocked
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Mehdi Taremi wins an air challenge against Thomas Meunier
Safe hands from Alireza Beiranvand as he comes out and claims the ball
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Leandro Trossard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Mohammad Mohebi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Mehdi Taremi from Iran is ruled offside
Iran are trying to create something here.
Saleh Hardani makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Belgium: 68%, Iran: 32%.
Goal kick for Belgium
A chance presents itself to Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran but his header goes wide
Ramin Rezaeian from Iran swings in the corner from the left.
Shoja Khalilzadeh successfully blocks the shot
Hossein Kanaani volleys a shot on target, but Thibaut Courtois is on hand to save it
A player from Iran takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Nathan Ngoy is penalised for pushing Mehdi Taremi
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Iran are in control of the ball.
Belgium are in control of the ball.
Shoja Khalilzadeh from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Brandon Mechele is penalised for pushing Saleh Hardani
A player from Belgium takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Hossein Kanaani successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Romelu Lukaku is blocked
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Belgium: 82%, Iran: 18%.
Good effort by Maxim De Cuyper as he directs a shot on target, but Alireza Beiranvand saves it
Shoja Khalilzadeh successfully blocks the shot
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Kevin De Bruyne goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kevin De Bruyne but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kevin De Bruyne finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Leandro Trossard from Belgium successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Iran take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Maxim De Cuyper relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Iran
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium sends an effort wide of target
Kevin De Bruyne goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Kevin De Bruyne but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Kevin De Bruyne finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Nicolas Raskin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
The game is restarted
Ball possession: Belgium: 92%, Iran: 8%.
Alireza Beiranvand is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Yellow card for Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku is shown a yellow card by the referee
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Reckless challenge there. Romelu Lukaku commits a rough foul on Alireza Beiranvand
Alireza Beiranvand from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Saeid Ezatolahi from Iran intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Maxim De Cuyper swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ali Nemati relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Brandon Mechele relieves the pressure with a clearance
Saeid Ezatolahi relieves the pressure with a clearance
Belgium are trying to create something here.
Belgium are in control of the ball.
Belgium take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
The weather only plays a minor part today, as the stadium roof has been taken into use
Belgium kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to SoFi Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to SoFi Stadium where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to SoFi Stadium where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to SoFi Stadium, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to SoFi Stadium, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from SoFi Stadium. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Albania have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Albania broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Albania is at 21:00 CEST on Sunday 21 June 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Albania have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Albania broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Belgium and Iran have no recorded head-to-head results in the last 8 meetings, with Belgium winning 0, draws 0, and Iran winning 0.
This is World Cup Group G Round 2 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, USA.
Status
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Attendance
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