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 shared the points in World Cup Group G Round 2, a result that left both sides on 2 points after a tense night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The final picture was shaped by two teams that arrived level on unbeaten records, with Belgium starting from 2 draws, 1 goal for and 1 against, and Iran arriving with 2 draws, 2 goals for and 2 against. At the end of 90 minutes, neither side found the breakthrough, and the draw preserved the balance at the top of the group, with Iran still in 1st and Belgium in 2nd. For fans in Finland, the match sat in a late Sunday slot, with kickoff set for Sunday 21 June, 22:00 EEST, and coverage available through Veikkausliiga TV and Nelonen.
The opening phases already hinted at a match that would be decided by discipline as much as by chance. Belgium were booked in the 3rd minute, then saw a red card shown in the 66th minute, while Iran picked up a yellow card in the 33rd minute. Those moments gave the game a stop-start rhythm, and the scores stayed locked at 0-0 at half time and again at ordinary time. Belgium's 4-2-3-1 and Iran's 5-4-1 framed the contest clearly: one side looking to control territory through structure, the other set up to hold shape and wait for openings. The cards and the formations tell the story of a match where space was scarce and patience mattered.
Iran did have the ball in the net once, but only briefly. In the 25th minute, an Away disallowed goal was recorded, with the score still 0-0 at that point and again afterwards. That single note proved the closest either side came to changing the outcome from open play. Belgium carried the weight of a home crowd of 70317 at SoFi Stadium, but the atmosphere never turned into a decisive edge on the scoreboard. Instead, the match remained a test of concentration, with both coaches, Rudi Garcia and Amir Ghalenoei, seeing their teams hold shape and limit clear damage over the full 90 minutes.
For Belgium, the result kept the campaign finely poised rather than broken open. With 1 goal for and 1 against across 2 matches, Rudi Garcia's side remained very much in the hunt, but the red card in the 66th minute underlined how quickly control can slip in a tight group game. Iran, meanwhile, kept their 1st-place position with 2 points, 2 goals for and 2 against, and Amir Ghalenoei's team left Inglewood still unbeaten after 2. The table picture now says as much as the score: both sides remain in the race, and the margin between them is only the order of the standings.
Fans in Finland watching on Sunday 21 June, 22:00 EEST saw a match that matched the group context: compact, level, and decided more by restraint than by risk. SoFi Stadium provided the setting, the attendance reached 70317, and the 0-0 result reflected a contest where neither side converted the small openings that appeared. Belgium stay in 2nd and Iran in 1st, and World Cup Group G Round 2 now moves forward with both teams still separated only by position, not points.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Belgium and Iran will step into World Cup Group G Round 2 with the spotlight firmly on SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, and the timing will suit viewers in Finland who can follow the action on Sunday 21 June, 22:00 EEST. With Rudi Garcia in charge of Belgium and Amir Ghalenoei leading Iran, the match will feel like a direct test of structure, discipline, and the ability to start Round 2 with control. The setting adds weight, because SoFi Stadium gives both teams a major stage before the group picture begins to take shape.
For Belgium, the first question will be how quickly Rudi Garcia can establish rhythm in a competitive match where every early decision will matter. Belgium enter with the tactical clarity that usually comes from a defined coach-led plan, and the game will ask them to turn that into territory and tempo. Iran, guided by Amir Ghalenoei, will approach the fixture with the same need for patience and precision, because World Cup Group G Round 2 will reward the side that stays organised and makes its moments count. In Finland, the late kickoff will give fans a clear Sunday night event to follow.
The venue will matter as much as the names on the touchline. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will frame the contest with a neutral backdrop, so Belgium and Iran will need to create their own momentum rather than rely on atmosphere. That makes the opening spells especially important, since Round 2 can quickly tilt toward the team that handles shape and spacing better. Belgium will want to impose themselves through control, while Iran will look to make the game awkward and force a narrow margin through discipline under Amir Ghalenoei.
World Cup Group G Round 2 will therefore be less about reputation and more about execution, because both Belgium and Iran will know that the group table can change quickly once the first points are secured. Belgium will look to make their case under Rudi Garcia, while Iran will try to answer with the control Amir Ghalenoei expects. For Finland, the timing and the matchup together make this a straightforward Sunday night watch.
The first 90 minutes of Round 2 will set a useful reference point for both sides, and the team that settles fastest at SoFi Stadium will likely leave with the stronger platform for what follows in 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 Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff is at 22:00 EEST on Sunday 21 June 2026 in Finland.
Local broadcast partners for Finland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Finland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Belgium and Iran have no recorded wins, draws, or losses against each other in the last eight meetings listed in the manifest.
This is World Cup Group G, Round 2, at SoFi Stadium in USA.
Status
Finished
Attendance
70,317
Minute
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