Lukaku on the pitch in Belgium vs Iran, Group G

Romelu Lukaku of Belgium was visibly animated during the Group G encounter against Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, played at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Mehdi Taremi of Iran celebrated what he believed was a goal during the Group G match against Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026, but the effort was subsequently ruled out by the officials.

Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium showed his emotions on the pitch during the Group G clash with Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Ali Nemati of Iran competed for an aerial ball during the Group G fixture against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Belgium players gathered and reacted in the moments before their Group G match against Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Kevin De Bruyne was seen directing play with hand gestures during Belgium's Group G encounter with Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's goalkeeper, was pictured reacting at the final whistle of the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Iran players applauded the crowd in the pre-match ceremony ahead of their Group G fixture against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Los Angeles Stadium, on 21 June 2026.

Belgium players lined up for the official team photograph ahead of their Group G clash with Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of Iran, was seen issuing instructions from the touchline during the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Los Angeles Stadium, on 21 June 2026.

Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's goalkeeper, was photographed reacting at the conclusion of the Group G contest against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Alireza Beiranvand made a crucial save for Iran during the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Youri Tielemans of Belgium and Ehsan Hajisafi of Iran contested possession during the Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Saeid Ezatolahi of Iran was shown a yellow card during the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Mehdi Taremi of Iran celebrated a second time after appearing to score, only for the goal to be disallowed once more during the Group G clash with Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium was captured gesturing in the warm-up phase before the Group G match against Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's goalkeeper, required medical attention on the pitch during the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Iran players applauded their supporters at full time following the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Thomas Meunier of Belgium and Mehdi Taremi of Iran were locked in a physical duel during the Group G fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

An Iran supporter displayed visible emotion in the stands of Los Angeles Stadium ahead of the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 21 June 2026.

Thibaut Courtois, Belgium's goalkeeper, made a save during the Group G encounter with Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Alireza Beiranvand produced another stop for Iran against Belgium in the Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026, keeping his side in contention.

An Iran supporter was seen reacting emotionally in the stands at Los Angeles Stadium before the start of the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 21 June 2026.

Iran players posed for the official pre-match photograph before their Group G fixture against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Youri Tielemans of Belgium and Hossein Kanani of Iran competed for an aerial ball during the Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Thomas Meunier of Belgium and Ehsan Hajisafi of Iran battled for the ball during the Group G fixture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Alireza Beiranvand, Iran's goalkeeper, waved to supporters at the end of the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Alireza Beiranvand was called into action again, making a save for Iran during the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Mehdi Taremi of Iran began celebrating after the ball hit the net, but the effort was ruled out during the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Thomas Meunier of Belgium and Saman Ghoddos of Iran were involved in a flank battle during the Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Alexis Saelemaekers of Belgium and Mehdi Taremi of Iran vied for possession during the Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026.

Alireza Beiranvand of Iran pulled off yet another save during the Group G clash with Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, on 21 June 2026, underlining his importance to the team.

Amir Ghalenoei, head coach of Iran, was seen in conversation with captain Ehsan Hajisafi during the Group G match against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium on 21 June 2026.

Belgium supporters were in full voice in the stands at Los Angeles Stadium ahead of the Group G kick-off against Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 21 June 2026.

A supporter reacted with anticipation inside Los Angeles Stadium before the Group G match between Belgium and Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on 21 June 2026.