Belgium vs Iranprediction, odds, kickoff time & how to watch: 2026 World Cup

Belgium vs Iran is a clash of styles: Europe against Asia. Our model makes Belgium a heavy favourite (59%), with Iran given just 17% and a 24% draw on the cards.

Tactically, Belgium will want to lean on experience to get at Iran, whose breaking down deep blocks is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Iran's set-pieces could punish Belgium if ageing defence goes unaddressed. Expect both coaches, Rudi Garcia and Amir Ghalenoei, to set up around exactly that battle.

Keep an eye on Romelu Lukaku (ST, Napoli) and Mehdi Taremi (ST, Inter): the two most likely to decide it with a moment of quality. On Matchday 2, a result here can all but settle Group G, or blow it wide open.

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