The race for Group G control tightens as Iran and Belgium meet June 21, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, with both sides level on one point after opening draws and little room for error in the expanded 48-team World Cup format.
The 12:00 p.m. local kickoff carries early knockout implications.
With Belgium held 1-1 by Egypt and Iran drawing 2-2 with New Zealand, the group remains finely balanced, where a win could tilt qualification momentum sharply in one direction.
Group G wide open
All four teams in the group sit on a single point, amplifying the stakes. Egypt and New Zealand also remain in contention, meaning every result now carries knockout-level pressure despite being only Matchday 2.
