Group G · FIFA World Cup 2026
Belgium vs Iran
Kickoff
Venue
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood
Capacity
70,240
Match quick answers
When is Belgium vs Iran?
Belgium vs Iran is scheduled for Sun, Jun 21, 07:00 PM UTC. GoalPulse updates match status, scores and fixture links before and during matchday.
Where is Belgium vs Iran played?
The match is played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, United States, a venue with capacity for 70,240 supporters.
What stage is this match?
This is a group stage match in Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams in the group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What are the FIFA rankings and coaches?
Belgium are FIFA-ranked #4 and coached by Rudi Garcia. Iran are FIFA-ranked #28 and coached by Amir Ghalenoei.
Match preview
Belgium face Iran in the group stage Group G of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday, June 21, 2026. The match kicks off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, United States, a venue with a capacity of 70,240.
Belgium enter as the higher-ranked side (FIFA #4) against Iran (#28). The a sizeable ranking gap between the two sides is 24 places. This is a cross-confederation clash: UEFA vs AFC.
Belgium are coached by Rudi Garcia, while Iran are led by Amir Ghalenoei. Both managers have shaped distinct identities for their squads in the build-up to North America 2026.
In Group G, only the top two teams advance directly to the round of 32, with the third-placed team competing for one of the eight best third-place spots across all 12 groups. A result here can be decisive: a win in the opening matchday typically converts into qualification at a rate above 70% in expanded tournament formats.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. A total of 104 matches will be played, the highest in tournament history.
