Belgium 0-0 Iran: The two teams share the points.

The opening match of the group stage at SoFi Stadium between Belgium and Iran is predicted to be extremely evenly matched, with a 35% chance of a draw. The European representatives are expected to earn points thanks to their superior composure and experience.

Belgium 0 - 0 Iran (End of match)

• 0' The match begins

  Belgium hosts Iran.

• 3' Yellow card

  3rd minute: R. Lukaku (Belgium) receives a yellow card (Roughing).

• 25' VAR

  25th minute: Goal Disallowed - offside — M. Taremi (Iran).

• 33' Yellow card

  33rd minute: S. Ezatolahi (Iran) receives a yellow card (Holding).

• 46' Substitution

  46th minute (Iran): S. Hardani comes on to replace A. Jahanbakhsh.

• 58' Substitution

  58th minute (Belgium): T. Meunier comes on to replace T. Castagne.

• 58' Substitution

  58th minute (Belgium): N. Raskin comes on to replace H. Vanaken.

• 58' Substitution

  58th minute (Belgium): A. Saelemaekers comes on to replace D. Lukebakio.
• 66' Substitution

  66th minute (Iran): E. Hajsafi comes on to replace M. Mohammadi.

• 66' Substitution

  66th minute (Iran): M. Mohebi comes on to replace M. Torabi.

• 66' Red card

  66th minute: N. Ngoy (Belgium) receives a red card (Holding).

• 73' Substitution

  73rd minute (Belgium): R. Lukaku comes on to replace A. Theate.

• 79' Substitution

  79th minute (Iran): S. Ghoddos comes on to replace S. Moghanlou.

• 85' Substitution

  85th minute (Iran): S. Ezatolahi comes on to replace A. Hosseinzadeh.

• 87' Substitution

  87th minute (Belgium): K. De Bruyne comes on to replace M. Fernandez-Pardo.

• Final Score : Belgium 0-0 Iran

  The match ended with a 0-0 draw.

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Updated at 04:05 on June 22, 2026

A balanced showdown at SoFi Stadium

At 2:00 AM on June 22, 2026, the Belgian national team will face Iran in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup . The match will take place at SoFi Stadium, one of the most modern stadiums in the world, promising a passionate atmosphere for the biggest football event on the planet.

Based on professional statistics, this match is predicted to be extremely close. Belgium's chances of winning are at 35%, equivalent to a 35% chance of a draw. Meanwhile, the Asian representative, Iran, also has a 30% chance of causing an upset on their opening day.

Analysis of form and squad

As of now, both teams are entering the tournament in peak condition, with no announcements of injuries or significant absences. This is an opportunity for both coaches to field their optimal lineups in order to achieve their goal of securing their first points in their quest for the gold trophy.

On the Belgian side, despite undergoing a squad transition, the team is still highly regarded thanks to its experience in top-level competitions. However, their expected goal-scoring performance in this match is not very high, estimated at under 1.5 goals. This suggests that the European representative's playing style may prioritize safety in their opening match.

Conversely, Iran has always been known for its disciplined style of play and tight defensive organization. Experts predict that Iran will likely play defensively, waiting for opportunities to counter-attack, with the forecast for the team's goals being under 2.5.

Tactical analysis and predictions

With a draw probability of up to 35%, a draw is highly likely if both teams approach the match cautiously. However, considering the balanced quality of their players, Belgium still holds a certain advantage to maintain a result ranging from a draw to a win.

Choosing the "Double Chance" option in favor of Belgium is considered a reasonable decision given that both teams want to avoid an early defeat. Iran's tenacity could pose a challenge, but the experience and composure of Belgium's stars playing in Europe are expected to come through at the right moment to secure their advantage.

Team lineup updated at 01:20 on 22/06/2026

Official lineup

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Coach: Rudi Garcia

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Starting lineup:

• 1. Thibaut Courtois (G)
• 15. Thomas Meunier (D)
• 25. Nathan Ngoy (D)
• 4. Brandon Mechele (D)
• 5. Maxim De Cuyper (D)
• 23. Nicolas Raskin (M)
• 8. Youri Tielemans (M)
• 22. Alexis Saelemaekers (M)
• 7. Kevin De Bruyne (M)
• 10. Leandro Trossard (M)
• 9. Romelu Lukaku (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Senne Lammens
• 13. Mike Penders
• 16. Koni De Winter
• 3. Arthur Theatre
• 18. Joaquin Seys
• 21. Timothy Castagne
• 6. Axel Witsel
• 19. Diego Moreira
• 20. Hans Vanaken
• 24. Amadou Onana
• 14. Dodi Lukebakio
• 17. Charles De Ketelaere
• 26. Matías Fernández-Pardo

Iran

Formation: 5-4-1

Coach: Amir Ghalenoei

Starting lineup:

• 1. Alireza Beiranvand (G)
• 2. Saleh Hardani (D)
• 13. Hossein Kanaani (D)
• 4. Shoja Khalilzadeh (D)
• 19. Ali Nemati (D)
• 3. Ehsan Hajsafi (D)
• 23. Ramin Rezaeian (M)
• 14. Saman Ghoddos (M)
• 6. Saeid Ezatolahi (M)
• 8. Mohammad Mohebi (M)
• 9. Mehdi Taremi (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Payam Niazmand
• 22. Hossein Hosseini
• 5. Milad Mohammadi
• 25. Danial Eiri
• 15. Roozbeh Cheshmi
• 17. Aria Yousefi
• 21. Mohammad Ghorbani
• 26. Amirmohammad Razzaghinia
• 10. Mehdi Ghayedi
• 7. Alireza Jahanbakhsh
• 16. Mahdi Torabi
• 11. Ali Alipour
• 18. Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh
• 20. Shahriar Moghanlou
• 24. Dennis Eckert Ayensa

Source: https://baodanang.vn/bi-0-0-iran-hai-doi-chia-diem-3341279.html