Belgium World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
Belgium are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group F alongside France, Mexico, South Africa. Here is everything you need to know about Belgium’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
Belgium World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | UEFA |
| FIFA Ranking | #3 |
| Group | Group F |
| Group Opponents | France, Mexico, South Africa |
| Head Coach | Domenico Tedesco |
| Star Player | Kevin De Bruyne |
| World Cup Appearances | 14 |
| Best Result | Third Place (2018) |
Belgium 2026 World Cup Squad
Belgium named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Koen Casteels
Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Leandro Trossard
Forwards: Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Lois Openda, Yannick Carrasco, Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku
Belgium World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Belgium vs South Africa | TBC |
| June 18 | Belgium vs Mexico | TBC |
| June 23 | Belgium vs France | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Kevin De Bruyne
The Manchester City midfielder is one of the greatest players of his generation. His passing range, vision and ability to control games from midfield make him Belgium’s most important player. This may be De Bruyne’s last chance to win a major international trophy.
Romelu Lukaku
Belgium’s all-time record goalscorer brings physical presence and clinical finishing. Despite his age, Lukaku remains a dangerous centre-forward who can score against any team on his day.
Thibaut Courtois
The Real Madrid goalkeeper is one of the best in the world. His shot-stopping ability and commanding presence in goal give Belgium a solid foundation and have won them crucial points throughout qualifying.
Belgium World Cup History
Belgium enjoyed their golden generation from 2018 when they finished third at the World Cup in Russia, their best ever result. That team featuring De Bruyne, Hazard, Lukaku and Courtois was ranked number one in the world for a record period. They have appeared at 14 World Cups with varying success over the decades.
How Did Belgium Qualify for World Cup 2026?
Belgium qualified through UEFA European qualifying, topping their group. Despite the golden generation era passing, Belgium still have world-class players in De Bruyne and Courtois who give them genuine quality.
Belgium World Cup 2026 Prediction
Belgium face a very tough Group F with France as the headline clash. While their golden generation has aged, De Bruyne and Courtois are still world class. They have enough quality to advance from the group but may struggle against the elite teams in the knockout rounds.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on Belgium at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
