liveUpdated 3m agoFollow live coverage as Belgium and Iran both look to secure their first win of the tournament. The Athletic Live TeamJune 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM EDTA fan has his face painted ahead of Belgium vs Iran ReutersBelgium vs Iran — LatestBelgium face Iran in Los Angeles today with both sides looking to build on their opening Group G draws.Belgium entered this group as the favourites but struggled to shake off Egypt in Seattle, while Iran twice came from behind to draw with Iran here at SoFi Stadium.Today’s game will go a long way to deciding how the group finishes.Kick-off: 3pm ET, 12pmTV: Fox, Fubo (try free now)Get involved in our match discussion or share your views via email: live@theathletic.comSign up to our World Cup Briefing Want an update of everything going on at the 2026 World Cup dropped into your inbox every morning?Sign up here to The Athletic’s World Cup Briefing so that you don’t miss a thing.Find the perfect Athletic pod for you! The AthleticLooking for a show to scratch your World Cup itch? We’ve got you covered.The Totally Football Show after every game day from L.A.The Athletic FC Podcast with Emma Paton and Adam Leventhal on the day’s biggest stories.Tifo’s live four-hour watchalongs.Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.How long is the World Cup on for?It is already nine days since the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City. Getty ImagesAs a reminder, the World Cup began on Thursday, June 11 and runs until the final on Sunday, July 19.The current group stage will be followed by knockout rounds as usual, until we have our eventual winner.How to watch today’s match Getty ImagesToday’s game between Belgium and Iran can be viewed on FOX in the U.S. and ITV1 in the UK.When does the action get underway? Getty ImagesKick-off for this one is at 3pm ET, while for those of you on the west coast, including local time in Los Angeles, will be noon PT.If you are watching in Mexico City, kick-off is at 2pm CT while in the UK, it will be 8pm BST.Welcome to more World Cup coverage Getty ImagesHello and welcome to The Athletic’s coverage of the Group G fixture between Belgium and Iran in Los Angeles.Both of these sides drew their opening games, leaving the group perfectly poised. Iran have never made it out of the group stage at a World Cup, while Belgium are chasing another tournament run like they had at Russia 2018, when they finished third. Four years ago in Qatar, the Belgians failed to make it out of the group stage.Stick around for all the latest team news, analysis, play-by-play action and more, right here.