Not for the first time in the USA in 2026 Iran were underrated as the Group G match of Belgium vs Iran ended up goalless, much like a certain conflict elsewhere. Politic puns aside Belgium will be disappointed with the dominance, ball and shots they had, but the red card didn’t help them, as it allowed Iran some breathing space, where before a Belgian goal and win looked inevitable. Belgium better be careful though, another draw might see them become a high profile no-show for the knockout stage.
This Belgium vs Iran Match Centre Express Summary has just enough stats and colour from game to give you a taste of the 2026 FIFA World Cup clash.
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BEST OF STATS
Belgium have drawn their last three World Cup games.
REST OF STATS
The draw-heavy Group G is looking for a team to break through, and logic would say that out of this Belgium vs Iran clash it would be the Red Devils of Belgium. And comparing team lists that is how it would be expected to happen, but after seeing Iran overcoming all the odds to even get to the World Cup and playing well against the Kiwis in Game One the Belgians may not get it all their own way.
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STATS SUMMARY
RATINGS
The Gurgler’s in-house Ratings system chooses the winner. Using H2H history, World Cup performance history, World Cup qualifying, the last four years of international games, performance against the confederation, and current effort at this World Cup.
| Belgium | 59.4% | Iran | 40.6% |
Belgium it is then.
BARELY INTERESTING STATS
Belgium have drawn their last two World Cup games.
Belgium have lost only once to Asian nations at the World Cup W4 D2 L1.
Iran have won only three of their 19 World Cup games. Overall record is W3 D4 L12.
Iran won their most recent match at a World Cup v European nations (2-0 v Wales in 2022), prior to that the record is D2 L7.
Iran won twice as many aerials in their first match than Belgium.
MATCH PREDICTION
Belgium 3 Iran 1
