Overview
- The Group G match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 21 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and will be shown free in the U.K. on ITV1/ITVX and in the U.S. on FS1 with streaming on fubo and Fox platforms.
- Belgium named a starting XI with Romelu Lukaku leading the attack and Kevin De Bruyne playing behind him, and the squad confirmed winger Jérémy Doku will miss the game because of an illness.
- Iran remain hampered by cross‑border logistics after relocating their base to Tijuana and commuting into the U.S., and coach Amir Ghalenoei has publicly criticised inconsistent training and travel arrangements imposed by U.S. authorities.
- Both teams drew their openers and the group is level on one point each, so a win for either side would significantly improve their chances of finishing in the top two and advancing from Group G.
- This is the first senior meeting between Belgium and Iran, and Iran’s formal complaints about visas and access have real effects on player preparation and could prompt further scrutiny of match‑day arrangements.