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 a goalless draw at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, a result that left World Cup Group G, Round 2 finely balanced and gave fans in Iceland another tight contest to follow on Sunday 21 June, 19:00 GMT. In a game framed by the standings as much as the scoreline, neither side found the breakthrough.
The numbers before kick-off promised a close contest and the match finished exactly that way. Belgium came in with 2 draws from 2 matches, 1 goal scored and 1 conceded, while Iran arrived with the same unbeaten record: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, 2 goals scored and 2 conceded. Belgium were set up in a 4-2-3-1 and Iran in a 5-4-1, a shape detail that matched the cautious rhythm of the night. On a stage watched closely in Iceland, both teams protected their 0 goal difference rather than overextend themselves.
Discipline and control shaped the early stages. Belgium picked up a yellow card in the 3rd minute, Iran received a yellow card in the 33rd minute, and Belgium were reduced to 10 men after a red card in the 66th minute. That sequence mattered more than any attacking detail, because it tilted the balance without changing the score. In a match with little room between the teams, the cards and the cancelled goal were the sharpest incidents.
From a tournament angle, the draw kept Belgium and Iran locked together on 2 points, with Belgium 2nd and Iran 1st only separated by position. Belgium's profile now reads 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, while Iran's reads the same, with both teams still needing a sharper edge after 2 matches. The clean sheet for each side confirmed how little separated them, and the final 0-0 leaves the group picture tight after Round 2.
For fans in Iceland following World Cup Group G, Round 2, this was a reminder that position can change on very small margins even when the score does not. The next step for Belgium and Iran will be to turn their unbeaten starts into a result that moves them clear in the table.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Belgium and Iran will meet at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday 21 June, 19:00 GMT, with World Cup Group G, Round 2 bringing another night that fans in Iceland can follow closely. For Belgium, this will be a chance to set the tone early under Rudi Garcia. For Iran, it will be a test of structure and discipline under Amir Ghalenoei on a stage where every detail will matter.
The venue gives this fixture a clear international edge. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is the setting, and the timing will suit Icelandic viewers looking for a late-evening live window on Sunday 21 June, 19:00 GMT. With Stod 2 Sport among the listed watch options, fans in Iceland will have a direct route into the match atmosphere as Belgium and Iran try to move the conversation in their favour inside World Cup Group G.
This kind of Round 2 meeting usually asks a simple question: which side can impose its plan more cleanly over 90 minutes? Belgium will arrive with Rudi Garcia in the dugout, and Iran will be led by Amir Ghalenoei, so the tactical shape on the night should be easy to read from the sidelines even before the first challenge lands. The group context matters because there is no room for a slow start when the competition name is World Cup Group G and the round is Round 2.
What to watch will be the way both teams manage the occasion in a neutral setting far from home. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood places the focus squarely on execution rather than familiarity, and the Sunday 21 June, 19:00 GMT kick-off means Icelandic fans can settle in for a prime viewing slot. Belgium will want control, Iran will want clarity, and the balance between those two aims could define the rhythm of the night.
Prediction (opinion)
Belgium's fixture status, Rudi Garcia's role, and the Round 2 setting in World Cup Group G point to a narrow edge, while Iran under Amir Ghalenoei should still make the contest competitive.
With World Cup Group G, Round 2 on the line, the winner will take an early step that can shape the rest of the group campaign, and that is exactly the sort of night fans in Iceland will want to watch live on Sunday 21 June, 19:00 GMT.
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 Iceland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Iceland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Belgium vs Iran kicks off on Sunday 21 June 2026 at 19:00 GMT in Iceland.
Local broadcast partners for Iceland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Iceland 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 wins, draws, or losses in the last eight meetings listed here.
This is World Cup Group G, Round 2, at SoFi Stadium in the USA.
Status
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Attendance
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