Belgium's squad list for the 2026 World Cup.
The Belgian national team participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 boasts a roster featuring many stars currently playing in top leagues around the world, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Inter Milan, and Arsenal.
After their surprising elimination in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Belgian national team has a lot to improve ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks the fourth consecutive appearance of the Red Devils at the biggest football tournament on the planet.
Belgium's best performance was at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where they finished third overall. The Belgian team that reached the semi-finals of that World Cup eight years ago was known as the "Golden Generation"—a collection of the best stars in Belgian football history.
Although their golden era is largely over, the Red Devils remain a formidable force in world football. Proof of this is their unbeaten run, topping their 2026 World Cup qualifying group – a feat that demonstrates their enduring spirit and collective strength.
The Belgian national team participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has the following basic information: captain Youri Tielemans, head coach Rudi Garcia. This is Belgium's 15th World Cup in history, including this 2026 tournament – an impressive number reflecting the long-standing tradition of Belgian football on the world stage. Their best achievement so far is third place in Russia 2018.
Belgium's squad list for the FIFA World Cup 2026
The Belgian national team participating in the FIFA World Cup 2026 boasts a roster featuring many stars currently playing in top leagues around the world, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Inter Milan, and Arsenal.
Goalkeeper:Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders.
Defender:Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate.
Midfielder:Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel.
Forward:Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard.
Belgium's group stage schedule at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Belgium's group stage matches at the 2026 World Cup will take place in both co-hosting countries, the United States and Canada. All match times will be in Pacific Time (PDT).
| Day | Local Time (PDT) | Match | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/6/2026 | 12:00 | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle, Washington (USA) |
| 21/6/2026 | 12:00 | Belgium vs Iran | Inglewood, California (USA) |
| 26/6/2026 | 20:00 | New Zealand vs Belgium | Vancouver (Canada) |