Belgium Vs Iran, FIFA World Cup 2026: See Best Photos From Group G Clash At Los Angeles Stadium
Belgium Vs Iran Match Gallery, FIFA World Cup 2026: A historic first-ever meeting between the European heavyweights and Asian giants is being played at Los Angeles Stadium on June 22. Following the opening-round draws, Group G is in a bottleneck. All four teams are on one point each, making a victory today absolutely pivotal in the race to the round of 32. As things stand, New Zealand sit atop, above Iran, courtesy of team conduct points (fair play), while Belgium are ahead of Egypt, on FIFA rankings. Rudi Garcia's star-studded Red Devils, anchored by midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne, are the heavy favourites, while Amir Ghalenoei's resilient Team Melli will see legendary Mehdi Taremi lead the attack, once again. But ignore Iran at your own peril. After facing numerous issues, mostly off-pitch, they are extra motivated, and backing them will be Southern California's population of over half a million Iranian-Americans. See the best photos from the BEL vs IRN football match here
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei, right, and player Saeid Ezatolahi attend a press conference ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Belgium in Inglewood, Calif Andre Penner/AP
Belgian layers warm up for the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., AP
Iran national soccer team member Alireza Jahanbakhsh touches his forehead to the Quran while Mehdi Malekabad AP/Gabriela Aoun Angueira
Belgian fans prior to the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif. AP
Iran team pose for a group photo prior to the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Ca AP
Iran and Belgium players walk out onto the pitch ahead of their match. AP/Gregory Bull
Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, bottom right, and Belgium's Romelu Lukaku clash AP/Andre Penner
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (9) challenges Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand (1) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles AP
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku reacts during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday AP/Andre Penner
Fans hold up a banner during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday AP/Mark J. Terrill
Iran's Mehdi Taremi, left, and Belgium's Thomas Meunier fight for the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match AP
Iran's Mehdi Taremi (9), center, scores a disallowed goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran.. AP/Gregory Bull
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, center, fails to stop a shot by Iran's Mehdi Taremi disallowed for offside. AP/Andre Penner
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, center, fails to stop a shot by Iran's Mehdi Taremi disallowed for offside. AP/Mark J. Terrill
Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi, left, embraces Belgium's Nathan Ngoy at the end of the first half of the World Cup Group G AP/Mark J. Terrill
Belgium's Thomas Meunier, left, and Iran's Mehdi Taremi view the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026 AP/Mark J. Terrill
Belgium's Leandro Trossard grimaces in pain during the World Cup Group G soccer match against Iran in Inglewood, Calif AP/Mark J. Terrill
Nathan Ngoy is shown a red card AP/Jayne Kamin-Oncea
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