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Belgium and Iran meet in critical World Cup clash, Theate benched again

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:38 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Belgium and Iran meet in critical World Cup clash, Theate benched again

Summary

Belgium faces Iran in their second World Cup match on June 21, 2026. Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate will again start on the bench. Belgium, managed by Rudi Gracia, has opted for several experienced former Bundesliga players in the starting lineup, including Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Meunier. Both teams opened their World Cup campaigns with draws, heightening the stakes for this encounter at the World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Belgium deploys a lineup featuring De Bruyne and Meunier.
•Arthur Theate sits on the bench for Belgium.
•The match is crucial after both teams drew their opening games.
•Belgium's formation is 4-2-3-1; Iran will play 5-4-1.

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5:38 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Bundesliga star again on the bench for Belgium vs. Iran

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Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate will once again start on the bench in Belgium's second World Cup game vs. Iran.Coach Rudi Gracia is instead counting on multiple former Bundesliga stars to g...
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