With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now well under way, Belgium vs Iran ranks among the most eagerly awaited games of Sunday (21/06).

Both teams are back in action at from 20:00 UK time.

Read through our Belgium vs Iran prediction before committing to a bet.

Belgium vs Iran prediction for the 2026 World Cup

Our pre-match breakdown shows just how tricky it can be to dig out value in a World Cup tie of this calibre. You will find our top Belgium vs Iran prediction below:

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Who are the favourites?

Based on the leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Belgium is tipped to come out on top, with 65% of the odds leaning towards their win.

Looking for more? Browse all the World Cup odds and dig into this and other ties from the planet's biggest football tournament.

Belgium vs Iran: head-to-head

Belgium and Iran share no recent head-to-head record, so this is effectively their first meeting in years.

Belgium at the 2026 World Cup

Belgium arrive having already played 1 match(es) at the 2026 World Cup. Here is the record for Belgium National Team:

At the World Cup:

  • 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)

  • 1 point(s) per game on average

  • 1 goals scored at the World Cup (1 per game)

  • 1 goals conceded at the World Cup (1 per game)

Belgium National Team in 2026

  • 8 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 0 loss(es) in all competitions

  • Leading scorer: Kevin De Bruyne with 6 goal(s)

  • Most assists: Alexis Saelemaekers with 4

Iran at the 2026 World Cup

Iran go into this tie with 1 match(es) already behind them at the 2026 World Cup.

Here is what Iran National Team have managed so far:

At the World Cup

  • 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 loss(es)

  • 1 point(s) per game on average

  • 2 goals scored at the World Cup (2 per game)

  • 2 goals conceded at the World Cup (2 per game)

Iran National Team in 2026

  • 14 win(s), 5 draw(s) and 2 loss(es) in all competitions

  • Leading scorer: Mehdi Taremi with 11 goal(s)

  • Most assists: Mehdi Taremi with 7

Belgium vs Iran statistics at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Before you stake anything, look over the side-by-side comparison that sheds light on each nation's current form for this World Cup tie:

Home Team

Belgium Team Logo

Belgium

International - World Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W D W

2.2

Home D W W D W

2.2

Away W D W D W

2.2

Away Team

Iran Team Logo

Iran

International - World Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W W W L

2

Home D W W W L

2

Away D D L L D

0.6

Belgium vs Iran probable lineups

See the likely starting elevens below for our Belgium vs Iran prediction at the 2026 World Cup.

The lineups will be available close to the kickoff time.

How to watch Belgium vs Iran live in the UK

Find out below where you can catch Belgium vs Iran live during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Just remember, kick-off is at 20:00 UK time.

For the full schedule, check our our World Cup live streaming page.

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More betting tips for this match

Alongside the main tip given at the top of this article, here are some other strong bets for Belgium vs Iran:

👉 Our prediction is: Iran win or draw

We feel strongly about Iran's chances of leaving with a point, or maybe even more. That is why our betting tip is Iran to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

Iran has shown considerable courage and determination in their recent away performances, while Belgium's form has not been the most convincing. So while an away win might be too much to ask for, Iran is more than capable of collecting a point in this match.

Further 2026 World Cup predictions

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Match details: Belgium vs Iran

🆚 Fixture Belgium vs Iran

🏆 Tournament 2026 FIFA World Cup

📅 Date Sunday, 21/06/2026

🕐 Kick-off 20:00 UK time

🏟️ Venue ,

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Published on 18 June 2026, at 04:57 Last updated on 18 June 2026, at 04:57
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.