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- Belgium deploys a 4-2-3-1 formation with Courtois between the posts
- Captain Kevin De Bruyne leads the Red Devils’ attacking midfield
- Iran selects a defensive 4-5-1 system with Taremi as the lone forward
- Argentine official Darío Herrera will referee the clash
Belgium’s manager has selected an aggressive starting eleven for this vital World Cup group stage encounter. Thibaut Courtois starts in goal. The back four comprises Thomas Meunier, Mukau Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, and Maxim De Cuyper. In the centre of the park, Nicolas Raskin partners with Youri Tielemans to provide defensive cover. The attacking trio features Alexis Saelemaekers, captain Kevin De Bruyne, and Leandro Trossard operating behind lone striker Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian bench offers experienced reinforcements. Timothy Castagne, Charles De Ketelaere, and veteran Axel Witsel are available to influence the match later.
Iran’s coach opts for a cautious approach. Alireza Beiranvand guards the net. The defence includes Sadegh Hardani, Hossein Kanani, Shoja Khalilzadeh, Mohammadhossein Nemati, and Ehsan Hajisafi. The midfield unit consists of Ramin Rezaeian, Saman Ghoddos, Saeid Ezatolahi, and Mohammad Mohebbi. Porto striker Mehdi Taremi carries the attacking responsibility alone.
Argentina’s Darío Herrera takes charge of proceedings as the match referee.