Belgium: Belgium Close Out Group G

Belgium arrive at MD2 in control of Group G. De Bruyne, Doku, and Openda were the class of their MD1 performance and Iran's physical 4-4-2 will make this a different test — but Belgium have the quality to win this regardless of setup.

Roberto Martínez will ask De Bruyne to find pockets between Iran's defensive lines. Doku's pace vs Iran's right back is the key individual battle — if Doku wins it, Belgium create 4+ opportunities.

IR Iran: Iran's Best Performance Needed

Iran need at least a draw here to stay in qualification contention. Their physical intensity in midfield — Ezatolahi and Noorollahi winning second balls — must be at maximum. Against Belgium's quality on the ball, they need to press higher than usual.

Azmoun on set pieces is their best chance of scoring. Belgium have conceded from corners in 3 of their last 12 major tournament matches.

Head-to-Head

Belgium lead 2–0 all-time. No prior World Cup meeting.

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