- Belgium have won 3 of their last 5 matches (W3, D2) in all competitions.
- Iran have also recorded (W3, D1, L1) with 3-1 and 2-2 results in their previous two fixtures.
- Belgium have scored 1 and conceded 1 in their only World Cup 2026 Group G fixture to date.
Belgium and Iran face off in Los Angeles Stadium, USA
Belgium's 1-1 draw with Egypt in their opener was enough to land them in third place in FIFA World Cup, Group G 2026, and with just 1 point from 1 match to play.
They will be looking to take the 3 points from Sunday's clash against an Iran side that are second in the group on 1 point after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
This will be the first meeting between the two nations, but both have enough quality to make an impact and make a mark in the group.
Garcia's Reds are a force
Rudi Garcia has clearly made his mark on this Belgium team, which was still finding its way. The Reds have been transformed into a possession-based side that plays in a variety of ways depending on the game plan.
On paper, they have a 4-3-3 system, but they tend to play more of a 4-2-3-1 with extra bodies in midfield to ensure they can dominate the ball.
That's a big change for a side that had been more rigid and slow to press and the result is a side that can change pace quickly, press high and dominate the tempo of a game.
The Reds have a big advantage in terms of possession and tempo in any match but will have to be careful not to overstretch themselves against an Iran team that will set up deep and then counter.
Iran can cause problems on the break
Amir Ghalenoei's team are masters at soaking up pressure and then breaking out with their dynamic and energetic forwards, who can be a handful for any defence.
With their 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, the Iranians will look to remain compact and be disciplined in their zonal defence.
That means that the clash between Garcia's Belgium and Ghalenoei's Iran has all the makings of a chess match on the pitch, which will probably see a few goals at each end.
Reds can still show their strength
With the odds for over 2.5 goals at 9/10 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 53/50, there is a feeling that the pair should play out an end-to-end affair.
These teams have shown the ability to score goals and concede them.
Belgium's 2-0 win over Croatia away from home and their 5-0 rout of Tunisia at home show the potency of the attack that Rudi Garcia has constructed.
With Romelu Lukaku leading the line, and always a danger in big games, and Dodi Lukebakio on the right in electric form, having scored 4 in their last 5, they should be a challenge for Iran's defence.
Meanwhile, Iran's Mohammad Mohebi scored in their group opener and is always a threat in the box, while Ramin Rezaeian, who has 1 assist in the group, is a threat to find the net from deep or from set-pieces, having scored twice in his last 5 outings.
