Belgium Takes On Iran in Thrilling World Cup Clash—Live Score and Match Stats

With the 2026 World Cup underway, Belgium had been widely tipped to lead Group G, while Iran, New Zealand and Egypt were expected to compete for the runner-up spot.

However, an unexpected 1–1 stalemate against Egypt in their opening fixture—coupled with a lackluster display that produced only three shots on target—has raised serious questions about those predictions. Consequently, their clash with Iran is far from a straightforward affair.

Iran comes into this match on the heels of a gutsy 2–2 tie against New Zealand and, with the group still wide open, will fancy their chances of exploiting a shaky Belgian outfit and causing yet another upset. That prospect looks even more likely if the right-flank partnership of Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi—both of whom found the net in the opener—can deliver similarly impactful performances.

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