Belgium XI vs Iran: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup today | OneFootball

Red Devils started their World Cup campaign unconvincingly

Romelu Lukaku is pushing for a start as Belgium take on Iran in the second of their World Cup group games tonight.

Belgium will be looking to build on their 1-1 draw with Egypt in the opening group game where Lukaku was called upon just after the hour to salvage a point.

While the Napoli forward did not get on the scoresheet, he forced the own goal from Mohamed Hany within seconds of his introduction.

Following an injury hit season in Italy, Lukaku is not Rudi Garcia’s favoured as the first-choice centre-forward at present with Charles De Ketelaere leading the line against Egypt.

Charles De Ketelaere was replaced by Romelu Lukaku in the draw against Egypt

Jeremy Doku has taken over on the left wing from Eden Hazard, while Kevin De Bruyne is still pulling the strings as the creative hub for the Red Devils.

Thibaut Courtois is one of the old stars still kicking it between the sticks, while Thomas Meunier is another at right-back.

Otherwise, it is all change in defence, with the centre-backs Nathan Ngoy and Brandon Mechele. Timothy Castagne could keep his place at left-back, although Maxime de Cuyper of Brighton can also come into the side.

Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans give the midfield pivot a Premier League flavour, while Leandro Trossard operated off the right against Egypt to shoehorn him into the side. Expect that to happen once more here.

Predicted Belgium XI (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Meunier, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; De Ketalaere

Date and time: 8pm BST on Sunday, June 21, 2026

Venue: Los Angeles Stadium

How to watch: ITV