Belgium: D(1-1 vs Egypt)-D-W-L-W | Iran: D(2-2 vs NZ)-D-W-W-L

Belgium won 2-0 in their only previous WC meeting at Russia 2018.

De Bruyne started for Belgium. Iran had their full squad available.

Belgium's aging golden generation struggled to break down Iran's disciplined defensive block.

Both teams had scored in their openers but this proved to be a tactical stalemate neither side wanted to lose.