By Hatem Maher INGLEWOOD, California, June 21 (Reuters) - Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei believes his team's unbeaten start to the World Cup will be written in their footballing history after a turbulent build-up marked by war-related disruption,

The Group I match is hugely important in what’s been dubbed ‘the group of death’ by many observers.

Belgium takes on Iran in a Group G match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on Sunday, June 21 — here’s how to watch.

Despite a war disrupting its soccer infrastructure, visa issues and travel restrictions, Iran will enter its final game of World Cup group play with a chance to move into the knockout round.

Zlatan Ibrahimović says the USMNT should be taken seriously at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after their convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia.

In many ways, it was just a routine substitution in the 91st minute of New Zealand’s first group game against Iran. Defender Tyler Bindon came on for midfielder Marko Stamenic as they tried to close out a pretty good 2-2 draw for the Kiwis.

Germany faces the Ivory Coast in a Group E match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada on Saturday, June 20 — here’s how to watch.

Egypt's Mohamed Salah, front, works out with teammates during a training session Saturday, June 20, 2026, on the eve of the team's World Cup Group G soccer match against New Zealand in Vancouver, British Columbia.