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📖 About Belgium at the 2026 World Cup
Belgium competes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Group G, facing Iran, Egypt and New Zealand in the group stage. The tournament is hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring 48 teams for the first time.
So far Belgium have played 3 matches, recording 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses for 5 points with a goal difference of +4 (6 scored, 2 conceded). That places them 1st in their group.
Explore the full Belgium squad, fixtures, live results and statistics on worldcuplivenow.com.
📖 Belgium — Profile & Football History
World Cup History
Belgium has appeared in 14 FIFA World Cups, with their best performance being a third-place finish in 2018. They also reached the semi-finals in 1986, finishing fourth. The 'Golden Generation' led by Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne brought renewed success in the 2010s.
Honours & Achievements
Belgium won the Olympic gold medal in 1920 and the European Championship in 1980, finishing as runners-up. They also claimed the FIFA Fair Play Trophy in 2018. Domestically, the Belgian Pro League has been contested since 1895.
Playing Style & Identity
Belgium is known for a technically skilled, attacking style with strong individual talent. Their 'Golden Generation' emphasized fluid passing and creativity, while historically they have been resilient and tactically disciplined.
Legends & Star Players
Notable Belgian legends include goalkeeper Jean-Marie Pfaff, defender Vincent Kompany, and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku are also among the most celebrated players.
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