India, June 21 -- With Group G finely poised, Sunday's clash in Los Angeles serves as a pivotal moment for both Belgium and Iran as they look to secure a path to the knockout stages. Since all four teams in the group drew their opening fixtures and currently share the same points total, a win here could prove decisive, while a loss would leave either side teetering on the edge of an early tournament exit.

In their previous outing, Belgium found themselves trailing after a brilliant strike from Emam Ashour. The Red Devils were eventually bailed out by an old guard hero, as substitute Romelu Lukaku pressured Mohamed Hany into conceding an own goal. Despite that late reprieve, Belgium's current form remains a concern; they are now winless i...