Iran vs Belgium World Cup 2026 Tickets

Clash of Styles and a Bit of World Cup History

Iran represents the most competitive Asian school of football: a compact shape, fierce intensity in every duel and lightning-fast vertical breaks that punish any mistake. Belgium, eighth in the FIFA ranking, is all about possession, quick ball circulation and the between-the-lines talent you expect from Europe’s elite, while Iran, currently twentieth, builds everything on structure and solidity. It’s collective discipline versus creativity and firepower, two opposite philosophies with everything on the line in a group stage where every point can decide who goes through. At Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, with around 70,000 seats under a translucent roof and the spectacular Infinity Screen hanging above the pitch, every Iranian counter and every Belgian attack will feel like a direct hit in the race to qualify.

World Cup Pedigree and Star Players

Iran arrives with the respect it earned at Qatar 2022, where it fought until the final matchday and claimed a memorable win over Wales, backed by a strong track record in Asia with several AFC Asian Cup titles. Their attacking threat is led by Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun, proven goalscorers and true leaders of Team Melli, plus the constant unpredictability of Alireza Jahanbakhsh. Belgium, third at Russia 2018 and surprisingly knocked out in the group stage at Qatar 2022, comes in hungry for revenge. Kevin De Bruyne still pulls the strings from the number 10 role, and Romelu Lukaku, the all-time top scorer for the Red Devils, remains the main reference inside the box. Seeing them go head-to-head at a World Cup is a rare chance: lock in your tickets and witness live a showdown that could rewrite the story of this group.

Prices and Seating Areas at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles

SoFi Stadium offers steep, enclosed stands that feel like a modern version of Europe’s great football cathedrals: side sections that are perfect for following every tactical move, behind-the-goal areas for fans who want noise and chants, and upper tiers with a flawless panoramic view. The stadium has a base capacity of 70,240 spectators, expandable to over 100,000 for major events, and stands out for its translucent roof and its 360º Infinity Screen suspended above the field. Taking Qatar 2022 as a benchmark (group-stage tickets from around 105–210 USD) and the prices already announced for 2026, with group-stage tickets starting at about 60 USD, you can expect average indicative prices of around €70–180 in upper tiers and behind-the-goal areas, €150–300 in mid-tier sides and corners, €250–500 in lower central side sections, and over €600 in hospitality areas. These figures are approximate and can vary depending on demand, opponent and exact location, but they’re a solid guide to help you choose how and from where you want to experience this World Cup clash between Iran and Belgium.