Belgium prepares for match against Iran with projected lineup adjustments
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Belgium aims for a rebound following a 1-1 draw with Egypt, facing Iran on June 21 at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. They will be without Jérémy Doku due to illness, complicating their efforts. However, Romelu Lukaku is expected to play a larger role after a brief appearance against Egypt, contributing to the team's offensive push. Iran enters the match after a 2-2 draw with New Zealand and faces unique challenges in the tournament. The match is crucial for both teams as they seek to secure valuable points in the World Cup.
- •Belgium drew 1-1 against Egypt in their World Cup opener.
- •Jérémy Doku is unavailable due to illness.
- •Romelu Lukaku expected to play more minutes against Iran.
- •Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand in their group match.
- 5:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Belgium v Iran: World Cup 2026 – live
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Belgium projected lineup vs. Iran in 2026 World Cup
"⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local time/8pm BST/5am (Mon) AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Daniel The world is a different place at the moment, isn’t it? Macro level, it’s same as it ever was, but for those of us going about our business on the micro, there’s a serenity and a security; a sense of wellbeing that football has our back, that whatever else happens in our days, at some point, unstoppable joy awaits. But why? During the club season, the same rules apply – we have football almost every night, often of a higher standard and often involving teams that accompany us through life like a second skin– yet the World Cup touches in different places, building and immersing us in an entirely different reality. Continue reading...
"Belgium started the World Cup with an underwhelming 1-1 draw against Egypt, and it will try to bounce back against Iran without one of its star players.
Sources
External links- The Guardian SportJun 21, 2026, 5:00 PMBelgium v Iran: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽️ Kick-off: 12pm local time/8pm BST/5am (Mon) AEST ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Email Daniel The world is a different place at the moment, isn’t it? Macro level, it’s same as it ever was, but for those of us going about our business on the micro, there’s a serenity and a security; a sense of wellbeing that football has our back, that whatever else happens in our days, at some point, unstoppable joy awaits. But why? During the club season, the same rules apply – we have football almost every night, often of a higher standard and often involving teams that accompany us through life like a second skin– yet the World Cup touches in different places, building and immersing us in an entirely different reality. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 4:26 PMBelgium projected lineup vs. Iran in 2026 World Cup
Belgium started the World Cup with an underwhelming 1-1 draw against Egypt, and it will try to bounce back against Iran without one of its star players.
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