Belgium will look to right the wrongs of their opening-day draw with Egypt by picking up three points against Iran in their second World Cup clash this evening.The Red Devils had to scramble for a point against the Pharaohs, but managed to do so and still give themselves a chance of topping the group.However, Iran are also on a mission to give themselves a chance at the knockouts, and another result after their draw with New Zealand could give them an excellent chance.Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.Table of ContentsBelgium team newsIran team newsWhere to watch Belgium v Iran: TV and online streamsStats for Belgium v IranPrediction for Belgium v IranBelgium team newsBelgium have made four changes from that disappointing start as Romelu Lukaku comes into the starting XI.Also in areMaxim De Cuyper, Alexis Saelemaekers and Nicolas Raskin with Jrmy Doku injured. Charles De Ketelaere, Amadou Onana and Timothy Castagne drop out.Belgium starting XI: Thibaut Courtois, Maxim De Cuyper, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, Thomas Meunier, Youri Tielemans, Nicolas Raskin, Leandro Trossard, Kevin De Bruyne, Alexis Saelemaekers, Romelu LukakuIran team newsIran make three changes of their own.Hossein Kanani, Ehsan Hajisafi and Saleh Hardani come in for Arya Yousefi, Shahriyar Moghanloo, and Milad Mohammadi.Iran starting XI: Alireza Beiranvand, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Ali Nemati, Saleh Hardani, Ehsan Hajisafi, Hossein Kanani, Ramin Rezaeian, Saeid Ezatolahi, Saman Ghoddos, Mohammad Mohebbi, Mehdi TaremiWhere to watch Belgium v Iran: TV and online streamsBelgium v Iran kicks off at 8:00pm UK time on Sunday. It will be broadcast on ITV1 and STV. It will be available to stream via ITVX and the STV Player. Sky subscribers can also stream the game via Sky Go.Stats for Belgium v IranThis will be the first meeting between Belgium and Iran.Belgium have scored only one goal across their last three World Cup games.The Red Devils have lost just one of their seven World Cup matches against AFC opponents (W4, D2). That defeat came against Saudi Arabia in 1994.Iran have faced UEFA opponents 10 times at the World Cup, losing seven games and drawing two. Their lone win was against Wales at the 2022 tournament.Only two of their last seven World Cup matches have seen Iran fail to score.At the same time, they have kept just two clean sheets across that span.Prediction for Belgium v IranThe defensive failings Iran showed against New Zealand should have Belgium salivating, even if they were far from convincing against Egypt.Prediction: Belgium 2-1 Iran Topics Belgium National Football Team Iran National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Belgium v Iran: Preview, predicted line-ups and where to watch Nicholas McGee 21st June, 2026 World Cup 2026: Full list of confirmed teams, fixtures, groups and results Ben Miller 21st June, 2026 World Cup star gives Donald Trump message over Iran war: We just want peace Ben Miller 16th June, 2026 World Cup 2026 live: Iran vs New Zealand confirmed teams and full line ups, TV channel, live online stream and stats Jon Fisher 16th June, 2026 Belgium 1-1 Egypt: Lukaku makes impact off the bench as Red Devils held in opener Jon Fisher 15th June, 2026 WATCH: Ashour scores for Egypt to put Belgium on back foot Jon Fisher 15th June, 2026
