Belgium coach names a star-studded line-up featuring Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, while Iran relies on Mehdi Taremi in this crucial World Cup fixture.
Curaçao secured a famous draw against Ecuador in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers while Iranian officials slammed other national teams for failing to show solidarity over political disputes.
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has labelled his squad the ‘most oppressed’ at the FIFA World Cup after complaining about visa restrictions, travel chaos, and missing delegation members following their 2-2 draw with New Zealand.
The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the last-minute cancellation of supporter tickets for the upcoming World Cup, claiming political motives are undermining the tournament’s integrity.