Belgium World Cup 2026 is playing in group G alongside Egypt, New Zealand, and Iran. Belgium’s FIFA World Cup winning potential is high after Rudi Garcia named the 26-man squad, including the Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku, after his recovery. The Red Devils are playing their first match in Seattle Stadium against Egypt.
Stay tuned on SportPesa to get Belgium’s World Cup 2026 live scores, fixtures, match schedules, squad and standings & table in real time. The team holds the 9th position in the FIFA Men’s World Football ranking. In this article, we will reveal the Red Devils’ players, including the technical bench, defenders, goalkeepers, attackers, and midfielders.
Belgium profile overview
| Category | Details |
| Team | Belgium national football team |
| Badge / Crest | Royal Belgian Football Association crest |
| Nicknames | De Rode Duivels / Les Diables rouges / Die Roten Teufel (The Red Devils) |
| Association | Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) |
| Confederation | UEFA (Europe) |
| FIFA Code | BEL |
| Head Coach | Rudi Garcia |
| Captain | Youri Tielemans |
| Most Caps | Jan Vertonghen (157) |
| Top Scorer | Romelu Lukaku (90 goals) |
| Home Stadium | King Baudouin Stadium |
| First International Match | Belgium 3–3 France (1 May 1904, Uccle) |
| Home Kit | Red shirt, black shorts, yellow details |
| Away Kit | White kit with red accents |
| FIFA Ranking (Current) | 9 (11 June 2026) |
| FIFA Ranking (Highest) | 1 (Nov 2015 – Mar 2016, Sep 2018 – Mar 2022) |
| FIFA Ranking (Lowest) | 71 (June 2007) |
| World Cup Appearances | 15 (1930 – 2026) |
| World Cup 2026 | Active (Group G stage) |
| World Cup Best Result | Third place (2018) |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| Overall World Cup Record | 21 Wins – 10 Draws – 20 Losses |
| Biggest Wins | 9–0 Zambia (1994); 10–1 San Marino (2001); 9–0 Gibraltar (2017); 9–0 San Marino (2019) |
| Biggest Defeat | England Amateurs 11–2 Belgium (1909) |
| UEFA Euro Appearances | 7 (since 1972) |
| UEFA Euro Best Result | Runners-up (1980) |
| Nations League Appearances | 1 (2021) |
| Nations League Best Result | Fourth place (2021) |
| Olympic Games Appearances | 4 (since 1920) |
| Olympic Best Result | Gold medal (1920) |
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The Red Devils’ brief history
The Belgium national team is among the founding members of FIFA in 1904. The team’s major success dates back to 1920 at the Summer Olympics, where Belgium won the gold medal after defeating Spain in the finals. Key achievements include:
- Runners-up in the 1980 UEFA Euro after losing for West Germany in the finals
- Finishing in the fourth position in the 1986 World Cup after losing to Argentina in the semi-finals
- Reached the quarter-finals in the 2014 FIFA World Cup
- Also in 2016, the team reached the quarter-finals in the UEFA Euro
- In 2018, they managed to secure third place in the World Cup
The Belgian national team’s World Cup 2026 remains one of the tactical teams in football history, with big hopes of lifting the World Cup trophy.
Belgium World Cup 2026 Squad
Belgium World Cup players 2026, as announced by Rudi Garcia features both seasoned veterans and young talents. The key players led by Youri Tielemans, the captain, include Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, Leandro Trossard, Amadou Onana, and Jeremy Doku. The Belgium World Cup 2026 squad also lacked some prominent players in the final squad, like Romeo Lavia, Arthur Vermeeren, Matz Sels, and Lois Openda.
Belgium Goalkeepers
| Name | Position | Age | Height | Jersey Number | Club |
| Thibaut Courtois | Goalkeeper | 34 | 6 ft 7 in | 1 | Real Madrid |
| Senne Lammens | Goalkeeper | 24 | 6 ft 4 in | 13 | Manchester United |
| Mike Penders | Goalkeeper | 20 | 6 ft 7 in | 12 | Strasbourg |
Belgium Defenders
| Name | Position | Age | Height | Jersey Number | Club |
| Timothy Castagne | Right-Back | 30 | 6 ft 1 in | 21 | Fulham |
| Thomas Meunier | Right-Back | 34 | 6 ft 3 in | 15 | Lille |
| Wout Faes | Centre-Back | 28 | 6 ft 2 in | 4 | Leicester City |
| Zeno Debast | Centre-Back | 22 | 6 ft 3 in | 2 | Sporting CP |
| Koni De Winter | Centre-Back | 24 | 6 ft 3 in | 3 | Genoa |
| Arthur Theate | Centre-Back / Left-Back | 26 | 6 ft 1 in | 5 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| Maxim De Cuyper | Left-Back | 25 | 6 ft 0 in | 17 | Club Brugge |
| Ameen Al-Dakhil | Centre-Back | 24 | 6 ft 2 in | 18 | VfB Stuttgart |
Belgium Midfielders
| Name | Position | Age | Height (ft/in) | Jersey Number | Club |
| Youri Tielemans | Central Midfielder | 29 | 5 ft 9 in | 8 | Aston Villa |
| Amadou Onana | Defensive Midfielder | 24 | 6 ft 4 in | 24 | Aston Villa |
| Orel Mangala | Central Midfielder | 28 | 5 ft 10 in | 18 | Everton |
| Nicolas Raskin | Central Midfielder | 25 | 5 ft 10 in | 6 | Rangers |
| Arthur Vermeeren | Defensive Midfielder | 21 | 5 ft 11 in | 16 | RB Leipzig |
| Hans Vanaken | Attacking Midfielder | 33 | 6 ft 5 in | 20 | Club Brugge |
| Aster Vranckx | Central Midfielder | 23 | 6 ft 0 in | 14 | VfL Wolfsburg |
| Malick Fofana | Attacking Midfielder / Winger | 21 | 5 ft 7 in | 19 | Lyon |
Belgium Forwards
| Name | Position | Age | Height (ft/in) | Jersey Number | Club |
| Romelu Lukaku | Striker | 33 | 6 ft 3 in | 10 | Napoli |
| Loïs Openda | Striker | 26 | 5 ft 10 in | 9 | RB Leipzig |
| Jérémy Doku | Left Winger | 24 | 5 ft 8 in | 22 | Manchester City |
| Leandro Trossard | Left Winger / Forward | 31 | 5 ft 8 in | 11 | Arsenal |
| Johan Bakayoko | Right Winger | 23 | 5 ft 10 in | 7 | PSV Eindhoven |
| Dodi Lukebakio | Right Winger / Forward | 29 | 6 ft 1 in | 25 | Sevilla |
| Charles De Ketelaere | Attacking Midfielder / Forward | 25 | 6 ft 4 in | 17 | Atalanta |
| Alexis Saelemaekers | Winger | 27 | 5 ft 11 in | 19 | Roma |
Belgium World Cup 2026 statistics
The Belgium World Cup stats 2026 include top assists, goals scored, and the games played. The table below shows the 2026 FIFA stats for the Red Devils.
| Statistic | Belgium |
| Team | Belgium national football team |
| Nickname | Red Devils |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking (June 2026) | 8th |
| World Cup Appearances | 15 |
| First World Cup Appearance | 1930 |
| Best World Cup Finish | 3rd Place (2018) |
| World Cup 2026 Edition | 16th Appearance |
| Group | Group G |
| Group Opponents | Egypt, Iran, New Zealand |
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 |
| Goal Difference | 0 |
| Points | 1 |
| Current Group Position | 2nd |
| Top Scorer | Romelu Lukaku (1 goal) |
| Clean Sheets | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 |
| Possession vs Egypt | 58% |
| Shots vs Egypt | 14 |
| Shots on Target vs Egypt | 5 |
Belgium World Cup 2026 fixtures
To get all the Belgium World Cup 2026 fixtures, scores, and all the latest schedules, follow SportPesa blog news. The table below represents Belgium’s fixtures.
| Fixture | Date | Venue |
| Belgium vs Egypt | 15 June 2026 | Lumen Field, Seattle, USA |
| Belgium vs Iran | 21 June 2026 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles, USA |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | 26 June 2026 | BC Place, Vancouver, Canada |
Belgium World Cup 2026 results
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Belgium World Cup 2026 table and standings
The Belgium Group G standings & table show the team’s performance in a tabular representation. The teams are rated based on matches played, wins, draws, losses, goals scored, and total points. The table below gives the group G standings.
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Belgium World Cup 2026 news and updates
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FAQs about Belgium World Cup 2026
Will Lukaku play for Belgium in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Romelu Lukaku has been named in Belgium’s 26-man squad.
Who is the favorite to win the World Cup in 2026?
Spain and France are predicted to be the best teams to win the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Will the World Cup 2030 have 48 teams?
The 2030 World Cup is scheduled to have 48 teams.
Who is the strongest team in the World Cup 2026?
The World Cup has two strongest teams, which are France and Argentina.
Conclusion
The Belgium World Cup 2026 being among the oldest teams in the World Cup, stands a chance of taking the World Cup trophy home. With its strong and talented squad, with notable players like Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois, and Jérémy Doku, the Red Devils stand a chance in the 2026 World Cup edition. Follow SportPesa Blog news for World Cup’s updates on Belgium’s fixtures, live scores, stats and standings.
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