- 1 Belgium vs Iran: a decisive clash at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles
- 2 Belgium are still looking for rhythm
- 3 Iran play with no fear
- 4 Probable line-ups:
- 5 World Cup 2026 prediction: Belgium vs Iran
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information can change
- 9 Your role
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Belgium vs Iran: a decisive clash at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles 
Group G is still wide open after the opening round. Belgium and Iran have both picked up a point, but neither side really impressed in its first outing. In Los Angeles, the winner would take a big step toward qualification.
The pressure is already on. A second game without a win would make the rest of the tournament much harder.
Belgium are still looking for rhythm 
The draw with Egypt left a mixed feeling. At times, Belgium showed control, but without real bite in the final third. This team still leans on a few individuals who can turn a match on its head. Lukaku, even off the bench in the first game, remains a major threat in the box. Behind him, the attacking build-up can still lack continuity.
Even so, Belgium have not lost for a long time and are generally solid when it comes to managing tight games. The performance can be better, but the structure is there.
Iran play with no fear 
Iran grabbed a point against New Zealand, but the way it played suggests a side that knows how to respond. Two comebacks, spells of bold attacking intent, and above all an ability to stay in the contest right to the end. This group never rolls over. The shape stays compact and the side knows how to punish mistakes, especially in transition.
Against Belgium, the plan is simple: sit deep, clog the middle, and use any clean regain to break quickly. The issue is the constant pressure a side like Belgium can build over 90 minutes.
Probable line-ups:
Belgium : Courtois; Meunier, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; De Ketelaere
Iran : Beiranvand; Rezaeian, Khalilzadeh, Nemati, Mohammadi; Mohebi, Ezatolahi, Ghoddos, Ghayedi; Taremi, Moghanlou
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World Cup 2026 prediction: Belgium vs Iran
Belgium to score over 1.5 goals
Belgium have not really got their attack going yet, but the match-up points in that direction. Iran often spend long spells under pressure and eventually crack when the block drops too deep. The Belgians do not need a perfect display to score more than once.
Even if they are not dazzling, their individual quality could be enough to pry open the door. If Belgium score first, the game could open up fast and create more space.
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