If you missed the Group G battle between Belgium and Iran at Los Angeles Stadium, you don't have to stay in the dark. Because the final whistle has just blown, official highlight packages are dropping right now.
To catch all the goals, near-misses, and crucial VAR decisions, your best bet is to look directly to FOX's premium World Cup coverage. As the exclusive English-language broadcaster for the tournament in the United States, they provide the quickest and highest-quality recaps available.
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How to watch Belgium vs Iran with a VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Belgium vs Iran lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- R. Garcia
- A. Ghalenoei
Is Belgium vs Iran on FOX or FS1?
Belgium vs Iran from Group G is being broadcast live on FS1 (as well as streaming on the Fox One and Fox Sports apps), rather the main FOX network.
Who are the commentators on the TV coverage?
Derek Rae and former England goalkeeper Rob Green are FS1's commentary team, with Mark Clattenberg offering insight as a rules analyst.
Copán Álvarez and José “Pepe” del Bosque commentate for Telemundo. Carlota Vizmanos hosts and is joined by Carlos Salcido, Carlos Pavón, Alejandro Bedoya, Jozy Altidore, Iván Ramiro Córdoba, Nuno Gomes, Cindy Imperial and Jaime Herrera.
Live Group G Standings
Belgium vs Iran Match Preview
Belgium and Iran meet at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 21 in a Group G fixture that carries genuine knockout-stage weight for both nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in Seattle on Matchday 1, a flat performance that only came to life after Romelu Lukaku's second-half introduction forced an own goal to earn Rudi Garcia's side a share of the spoils. The Red Devils have the quality to dominate this group, but they need to show far more collective cohesion than they managed in the opening 60 minutes against the Pharaohs.
Iran arrive with a point of their own after a dramatic 2-2 draw with New Zealand, twice coming from behind at this same Los Angeles venue. Amir Ghalenoei's side have shown genuine resilience and a sharp counter-attacking edge, and Mohammad Mohebi's equaliser in the 63rd minute underlined their capacity to hurt opponents on the break.
Off the pitch, Iran have faced significant disruption. The Football Federation of Iran lodged a formal complaint with FIFA after U.S. travel restrictions forced the squad to leave the country immediately after their opener and return only on matchdays, a situation Ghalenoei described by calling his squad the most repressed team at the tournament.
With all four teams in Group G locked on one point after the opening round, this match is a direct pivot point. A win for either side puts them on the brink of the Round of 32. Another draw leaves the group wide open heading into the final matchday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Belgium vs Iran, including TV channel details, live stream options, and kick-off time.
Belgium vs Iran Confirmed Team News
Belgium confirmed starting XI: Thibaut Courtois; Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper; Youri Tielemans (captain), Nicolas Raskin, Alexis Saelemaekers, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard; Romelu Lukaku. Coach: Rudi Garcia.
Iran confirmed starting XI: Alireza Beiranvand; Saleh Hardani, Hossein Kanaani, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Ali Nemati, Ehsan Hajsafi (captain); Ramin Rezaeian, Saeid Ezatolahi, Saman Ghoddos, Mohammad Mohebi; Mehdi Taremi. Coach: Amir Ghalenoei.
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Form
Belgium have won three and drawn two of their last five matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding three across that run. Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their World Cup opener on June 15, and before that they beat Tunisia 5-0 in a June friendly. An earlier 2-5 win over the United States and a 1-1 draw with Mexico complete a sequence that contains no defeats.
Iran have recorded three wins and one draw from their last four completed matches, with a loss to Nigeria the only blemish in their last five. Their most recent outing ended 2-2 against New Zealand in their World Cup opener on June 16. Prior to that, they beat Mali 2-0 and Gambia 3-1 in friendlies, and thrashed Costa Rica 5-0 in March. Iran scored 14 goals and conceded five across the five matches.
Head-to-Head Record
No head-to-head data is available for the previous five meetings between Belgium and Iran. Further historical context will be added when information becomes available.
Confirmed kits
Belgium wear their familiar red shirts with black shorts and socks. Their goalkeeper is wearing a green kit.
Iran wear an all-white kit, with their goalkeeper wearing a light blue strip.
The match officials will wear yellow.
Weather
There will be sunny intervals at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a gentle breeze from the west. The temperature will be 68°F (20°C) at kick-off, rising to 70°F (21°C) during the second half. The humidity will be 64% as the game gets underway, but will dip to 62% after the half-time interval.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Belgium vs Iran today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.