Belgium vs IR Iran
Belgium vs IR Iran preview
Belgium vs IR Iran is one of the most evenly matched fixtures in Group G. Belgium (Seed #25) face IR Iran (#27) on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. With both sides ranked within 2 places of each other, the result is genuinely up for grabs.
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240) is the fixed-roof home of the Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers (NFL). It sits 35m above sea level in Los Angeles (Inglewood). June/July temperatures in Los Angeles average a high of 27°C and a low of 17°C — relevant context for player workload and broadcast scheduling.
Form context — Belgium have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). IR Iran have appeared at 0 World Cups (last five: To be confirmed). The match is officially scheduled by FIFA; kickoff times and venue assignments are confirmed.
Belgium vs IR Iran — head-to-head profile
Pre-match snapshot of both squads. All values are populated at build time from the World Cup squads dataset and refreshed via the API on match day.
| Metric | Belgium | IR Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Draw sloting | #25 | #27 |
| Confederation | UEFA | AFC |
| WC appearances | 0 | 0 |
| Best WC finish | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Last 5 WCs | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Captain | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Manager | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
| Players to watch |
Get live Belgium vs IR Iran data
// Fetch live data for Belgium vs IR Iran
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&date=2026-06-21',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();
// data: [{ id, kickoff_utc, status, score, lineups, events, xg, ... }]Other matches on Jun 21
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Belgium vs IR Iran at the 2026 World Cup?
Belgium vs IR Iran is scheduled for Sunday, June 21, 2026, kicking off at Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Inglewood).
What stage is Belgium vs IR Iran?
Belgium vs IR Iran is a Group Stage fixture in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What stadium hosts Belgium vs IR Iran?
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240, opened 2020, fixed roof, natural grass (laid over turf)) in Los Angeles (Inglewood) hosts Belgium vs IR Iran.
Who is favoured to win Belgium vs IR Iran?
Belgium go in as the lower draw-slot side at Seed #25, with IR Iran seeded #27. Belgium's best World Cup finish is To be confirmed; IR Iran's is To be confirmed. Live odds for Belgium vs IR Iran are available via the odds endpoint covering Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi.
Where can I watch Belgium vs IR Iran?
Check your local FIFA broadcast partner for live coverage. Live scores, lineups, in-match events, xG, and odds are also available in real time via TheStatsAPI matches endpoint.
What is the kickoff time for Belgium vs IR Iran in my timezone?
Belgium vs IR Iran kicks off at Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:00 UTC. Convert it to your local timezone using the kickoff converter on this page — it works without an account.
How can I get live Belgium vs IR Iran stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} and filter by date (2026-06-21) or by match ID to get live scores, lineups, in-match events (goals, cards, substitutions), xG, and per-player stats. Updates land within seconds of the source feed.
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