World Cup
Belgium at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Guide
Everything you need to know about Belgium ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Rudi Garcia hopes to combine the experience of the remnants of Belgium’s golden generation with its new class of stars to spur the Red Devils back to the knockout stages. As Group G favourites, Belgium made the most of a potentially straightforward path to the Quarter-Finals.
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World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Results:
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures | Result: |
|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Belgium vs Egypt — 15/06/2026 / venue: Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington | Belgium 1-1 Egypt |
| Match 2 | Belgium vs Iran — 21/06/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California | Belgium 0-0 Iran |
| Match 3 | Belgium vs New Zealand — 27/06/2026 / venue: BC Place (BC Place Vancouver), Vancouver, Canada | New Zealand 1-5 Belgium |
| Round of 32 | Belgium vs Senegal — 01/07/2026 / venue: Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington | Belgium 2-2 Senegal (Belgium 3-2 AET) |
| Round of 16 | USA vs Belgium — 06/07/2026 / venue: Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington | USA 1-4 Belgium |
| Quarter-Final | Spain vs Belgium — 10/07/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California | Spain 2-1 Belgium |
Belgium 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is Belgium’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
The manager of Belgium at the 2026 World Cup is Rudi Garcia.
How did Belgium qualify for the World Cup 2026?
Belgium won Group J in UEFA Qualification to get a direct spot at the 2026 World Cup. Their group featured Wales, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, and Liechtenstein.
Who are Belgium’s key players?
The old guard of Kevin De Bruyne, Axel Witsel, Thibaut Courtois, and Romelu Lukaku will remain pivotal to Belgium’s hopes. However, expect a significant impact from the likes of Jérémy Doku and Charles De Ketelaere, too.
What is Belgium’s World Cup history?
After missing out in 2006 and 2010, Belgium powered back into the 2014 World Cup to finish in the Quarter-Finals and then came third in 2018. In 2022, however, Belgium bowed out in the groups.
- Belgium odds to win the World Cup: 33/1 at William Hill.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*