- Belgium meet Iran on June 21 in Los Angeles — all four teams in Group G sit on one point, so this match is pivotal for both sides.
- Both teams grabbed dramatic draws in their openers: Belgium came back against Egypt after Romelu Lukaku’s substitute impact forced an own goal, and Iran twice came from behind to tie New Zealand 2-2.
- Players to watch: Lukaku is a favored scoring pick, while Iran’s Ramin Rezaeian made history with a goal and an assist, becoming the first Iranian to score at multiple World Cups.
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