As you all know, Iran will face Belgium in group G. In a recent preparation game against Croatia (June 2), the Red Devils had 43% possession playing away in a 3-4-2-1 formation, and managed to win 2-0. Croatia had the upper hand in aerial duels, and Belgium took more shots from outside the box. After failing to start a single game for Napoli in 2025-26, Romelu Lukaku marked his Belgium return with a goal in the warm-up match against Croatia.
Top Belgian contributers per Sofascore:
In attack, Belgium turned pressure into quality looks, winning touches in the box 18 to 12 and hitting four shots on target to Croatia’s one. Youri Tielemans was the standout with a Sofascore Rating of 8.3. The captain scored the opener, hit the target once more, created a big chance and completed 25 of 31 passes with two key passes. Amadou Onana anchored the Belgian build-up with 47 of 48 passes completed, five clearances, three interceptions and a last-man tackle, good for a 7.5. Arthur Theate’s 7.4 came with 55 of 57 passing and six clearances, a steady night on the left of the back three. Doku earned a 7.3 with two shots on target and five progressive carries that kept Croatia guessing. Lukaku only needed one shot to make his 7.3 count, steering home Vanaken’s pass at 90+6.
Belgium also played Tunisia this month:
The squad list:
Top Belgian contributers per Sofascore:
In attack, Belgium turned pressure into quality looks, winning touches in the box 18 to 12 and hitting four shots on target to Croatia’s one. Youri Tielemans was the standout with a Sofascore Rating of 8.3. The captain scored the opener, hit the target once more, created a big chance and completed 25 of 31 passes with two key passes. Amadou Onana anchored the Belgian build-up with 47 of 48 passes completed, five clearances, three interceptions and a last-man tackle, good for a 7.5. Arthur Theate’s 7.4 came with 55 of 57 passing and six clearances, a steady night on the left of the back three. Doku earned a 7.3 with two shots on target and five progressive carries that kept Croatia guessing. Lukaku only needed one shot to make his 7.3 count, steering home Vanaken’s pass at 90+6.
Belgium also played Tunisia this month:
The squad list:
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