Belgium vs. IR Iran (Resolved)

Belgium enters the June 21 World Cup Group G clash at SoFi Stadium as clear favorites after a 1-1 draw with Egypt in their opener, backed by a deeper squad featuring Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku despite ongoing fitness management under coach Rudi Garcia. Recent friendlies showed strong attacking output, reinforcing trader views of Belgium’s edge in quality and experience. Iran, coming off their own group opener against New Zealand, faces added pressure from reported absences of key players including potential political or injury-related exclusions like Sardar Azmoun, limiting options around striker Mehdi Taremi. This combination of form gaps and roster concerns aligns with the market’s assessment of Belgium’s advantage while leaving room for a competitive draw scenario in tournament play.