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Belgium vs. Iran – World Cup Group G Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jun 21) 

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Jun 18, 2026 at 6:37 PM EDT

Pick rationale

Analysis & key factors

Match ResultOdds
Belgium-205
Tie+320
Iran+625

How to Watch

  • Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
  • When: Sunday, June 21, 3 PM ET
  • How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock

Belgium vs. Iran World Cup Preview

Group G of the World Cup features four teams with one point. So, everything is open ahead of Round 2, in which Belgium faces Iran. The Devils are the favorites, but Iran has an extra motive here.

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Belgium Team News & Stats

The Devils played 1-1 against Egypt, in a game that showed plenty of their weaknesses. This isn’t Belgium from 8 years ago, as many of the top players are slowly nearing their retirement. The defense is especially problematic, as it often concedes against better teams.

Though we can’t overlook one thing: De Bruyne and the boys haven’t lost in the past 14 matches. They have 9 wins and 5 ties, but this result against Egypt certainly felt like a loss to many Belgian fans.

Likely Lineup: Courtois; Meunier, Ngoy, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; Lukaku

Iran Team News & Stats

Iran is one of the most interesting teams in the World Cup. Their whole situation draws attention, and the game against New Zealand had its share as well. For many, this was one of the best matches in the World Cup so far.

Believe it or not, the Iranians play high-efficient football. The past 5 games this unit has played have all ended with over 2.5 goals, while Amir Ghalenoei’s boys have scored at least twice in each of the previous 4 matches.

Likely Lineup: Beiranvand; Rezaeian, Khalilzadeh, Kanaani, Hajsafi; Ezatolahi, Razzaghinia; Mohebi, Ghoddos, Ghayedi; Taremi

Head to Head Stats

There weren’t any games between the two nations in the past.

Belgium vs. Iran World Cup Predictions

Iran’s individual quality is far below Belgium’s, and we have to side with the Devils to win this match. Sure, they aren’t as strong as before, but we strongly believe this team is better than Iran.

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