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
Belgium and Iran left SoFi Stadium with a point each after a 0-0 draw in World Cup Group G, Round 2, a result that kept both teams unbeaten and tightly packed at the top of the section. Belgium, coached by Rudi Garcia, stayed second on 2 points after 2 matches, while Iran, led by Amir Ghalenoei, remained first on 2 points from the same number of games. For readers in Cape Verde, this was the kind of high-control contest that rewards patience, because neither side could find the breakthrough before the finish in Inglewood.
The balance of the game was reflected in the numbers already on the board before kick-off. Belgium arrived with 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, having scored 1 goal and conceded 1, while Iran came in with the same unbeaten record but with 2 goals for and 2 against. Both teams were set up to stay compact, Belgium in a 4-2-3-1 and Iran in a 5-4-1, and those shapes framed the night from the first whistle. In Cape Verde, fans watching via RTC or Sport TV (PT feed) would have seen two leaders trying to protect their position rather than force the game open too early.
The first half never produced a scoreline change, and the only goal event recorded was Iran's disallowed effort in the 25th minute. That detail matters because it showed how close the visitors came to breaking Belgium's line without changing the final picture. Belgium's early yellow card in the 3rd minute set a tense tone, and the red card in the 66th added pressure on Rudi Garcia's side, yet the match still finished level. Iran's yellow card in the 33rd was another sign of how competitive the contest became, even without a goal being allowed to stand.
From a tactical angle, the 4-2-3-1 and the 5-4-1 made sense of the stalemate. Belgium's 1 goal scored and 1 conceded before this game already pointed to margins being fine, and Iran's 2 scored and 2 conceded suggested a similarly measured profile. The fact that both sides entered the match level on 2 points meant there was no need to chase a reckless rhythm, and that showed in the finished 0-0. For Cape Verde fans following World Cup Group G, Round 2, the draw kept the table compressed and left the next set of fixtures carrying real weight.
SoFi Stadium also gave the game scale, with 70317 inside the venue and both coaches working from a position where every point mattered. Belgium's place of second and Iran's place of first, both on 2 points, meant the draw preserved the order at the top while slowing the chase for separation. The final 0-0 also matched the ordinary time and half-time records, so the score never moved from the cagey start to the end. That leaves World Cup Group G, Round 2, finely balanced for the next matchday, with Belgium and Iran still separated only by position rather than points.
For Cape Verde readers, the result underlined how little separated the top two in World Cup Group G, Round 2, and the next fixture will now shape the order more than this draw did.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
World Cup Group G Round 2 will bring Belgium and Iran to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday 21 June, 18:00 -01, a fixture that gives Cape Verde fans a clear international window into two teams trying to set the tone for the next step in the group. Belgium, led by Rudi Garcia, and Iran, coached by Amir Ghalenoei, arrive with a simple task in front of them: turn this meeting into a statement about control, composure and the ability to handle a high-profile night in Inglewood.
The location matters because SoFi Stadium is built for occasions that feel bigger than the ordinary, and this one has that edge before a ball is kicked. For readers in Cape Verde, the timing works neatly for a Sunday evening watch, and the match sits in a familiar sweet spot for fans following global football from Atlantic/Cape_Verde time. With RTC and Sport TV (PT feed) listed among the viewing options, the route into the game is straightforward for supporters in Cape Verde who want to track how Belgium and Iran approach a contest that can quickly become tactical.
Rudi Garcia and Amir Ghalenoei will each know that Round 2 often rewards the side that settles first and keeps its structure. Belgium will look to impose order through their coach's plan, while Iran will aim to stay compact enough to frustrate that rhythm and make the game feel narrower than the venue suggests. In a group setting, the margin for early mistakes is often small, and the coaches' decisions from the touchline can shape whether the match opens up or stays carefully controlled across the 90 minutes.
What to watch
The coaches' matchup gives the fixture a clear edge of intrigue, because Rudi Garcia and Amir Ghalenoei are each tasked with making their side look organised before asking for anything more ambitious. Belgium will want the match to suit their tempo, while Iran will be determined to keep the rhythm less comfortable and make every phase of play count. In a venue like SoFi Stadium, that balance can shift quickly if one team wins the first few duels and forces the other into reactive football.
For Cape Verde viewers, this is the kind of international fixture that rewards attention to the details: the kickoff on Sunday 21 June, 18:00 -01, the setting in Inglewood, and the contrast between Belgium and Iran as they try to take control of World Cup Group G Round 2. RTC and Sport TV (PT feed) give fans in Cape Verde a clear path to follow the action as it unfolds.
This will be a useful early test of rhythm, coaching plans and group momentum, and the team that handles the occasion at SoFi Stadium should leave Inglewood with a stronger platform for the rest of World Cup Group G.
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 Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Belgium vs Iran kicks off at 18:00 -01 on Sunday 21 June 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last 8 meetings between Belgium and Iran, Belgium have 0 wins, there have been 0 draws, and Iran have 0 wins.
This is World Cup Group G, Round 2, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,317
Minute
90+4'
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