Belgium vs Iran kicks off at 12:00 PM PDT (UTC-7) on June 21, 2026 at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles. This is a Group G second-matchday fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Kickoff times around the world
| City | Local time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 12:00 PM |
| New York (EDT) | 3:00 PM |
| Sao Paulo (BRT) | 4:00 PM |
| London (BST) | 8:00 PM |
| Paris (CEST) | 9:00 PM |
| Dubai (GST) | 11:00 PM |
| Mumbai (IST) | 12:30 AM +1 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 4:00 AM +1 |
| Sydney (AEST) | 5:00 AM +1 |
Who gets a comfortable window?
Noon PDT at SoFi is good for the West Coast. New York at 3:00 PM EDT and Sao Paulo at 4:00 PM BRT are solid afternoon slots. Brussels (CEST) at 9:00 PM is prime Belgian evening viewing. Tehran (UTC+3:30 in summer) is at 8:30 PM local time on Sunday evening, one of the best kickoff windows for Iranian fans in 2026. The large Iranian community in Los Angeles watches at noon local time, adding another well-served audience. Dubai at 11:00 PM GST is late. Mumbai crosses midnight at 12:30 AM IST.
Historical context
Belgium vs Iran at the 1998 World Cup in France ended 2-2, with both matches played in European afternoon slots. In 2026, Brussels gets a late Sunday evening window and Tehran gets a comfortable evening slot, reversing the typical European advantage. For Iranian fans, 8:30 PM Tehran time is about as good as North American hosting can offer them.
Check current time in Brussels at whatisthetime.now/brussels and in Tehran at whatisthetime.now/tehran.
For match preview and analysis, see whensport.com
- What time does Belgium vs Iran kick off?
- Kickoff is at 12:00 PM local time (America/Los_Angeles) at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on 2026-06-21.
- Where is Belgium vs Iran being played?
- SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Capacity: 70,240.
- What group is Belgium vs Iran in?
- This is a Group G match in the FIFA World Cup 2026.