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Belgium and Iran share Group G at the 2026 World Cup and meet in the group stage. Both sides are fighting to reach the knockouts. On the FIFA ranking, Belgium are the favourite — a 10-place gap.
Belgium - Iran will be played on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 15:00 ET in Lumen Field, Seattle. ⏳ Date subject to confirmation.
| Belgium 🇧🇪 | Metric | 🇮🇷 Iran |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | FIFA Ranking | #18 |
| Group G | Group | Group G |
| UEFA | Confederation | AFC |
| Rudi Garcia | Head coach | Amir Ghalenoei |
| 14 | WC appearances | 7 |
| Third place (2018) | Best WC | Group stage |
The Golden Generation celebrates its farewell tour. Hazard has retired, Lukaku is past his peak, and De Bruyne now plays at Napoli — no longer at City. At the 2022 World Cup Belgium were already eliminated in the group stage. But give up? Belgium doesn't do that. Doku is the new Hazard, Courtois is still a top-3 goalkeeper, and on a good day De Bruyne decides any match with a single pass. Under Rudi Garcia, the search is on for a new identity — less possession, more counter. Group G with Egypt and Iran is winnable. Quarter-final is a fair ceiling. Semi-final only if De Bruyne is magical. After that, it's really over — and Belgian football begins a new chapter.
Four consecutive World Cup appearances. With Taremi (Inter), Azmoun and Jahanbakhsh, an experienced squad. In Group G with Belgium and Egypt, fighting for second place. Reaching the knockouts for the first time at a World Cup is within reach.
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Start predicting →Yes — Belgium and Iran meet in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup (Group G).
On the FIFA world ranking, Belgium (#8) are favoured over Iran (#18). The gap is 10 ranking places.
Belgium: Third place (2018) (14 World Cup appearances). Iran: Group stage (7 World Cup appearances).
Belgium are coached by Rudi Garcia. Iran are coached by Amir Ghalenoei.
Belgium play in Group G. Iran play in Group G.
Last updated: 2026-06-07