FIFA World Cup 2026 Prediction: Belgium vs Iran (21-06-2026)

Belgium and Iran meet in the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with both sides looking to strengthen their position in Group G.

While Belgium enter the match as favourites and hold a slight advantage in the FIFA rankings, Iran have shown enough attacking quality in recent months to suggest they can cause problems at the other end of the pitch.

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Belgium began their campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Egypt despite entering the match as clear favourites.

The result continued a trend that has appeared several times over the last year, with Belgium also conceding against Mexico, the United States, Kazakhstan and Wales.

Iran arrive in encouraging attacking form.

Their opening World Cup match ended in a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, while they also scored two against Mali, three against Gambia and five against Costa Rica in recent friendlies.

Iran have found the net 13 times across their last five matches.

Despite being outsiders, Iran are not as far behind Belgium in the FIFA rankings as many would expect, sitting 20th compared to Belgium’s 9th.

Belgium remain favourites, but their recent defensive record suggests opportunities should be available.

Iran have scored in four of their last five matches, while Belgium have managed two clean sheets in their last five games against non-minnow opposition.

Given Belgium’s defensive inconsistencies and Iran’s recent attacking output, backing Iran to score at least once looks like the most appealing angle for this contest.