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Belgium

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Domenico Tedesco took over Belgium in 2023 with an awkward task: keep winning while quietly dismantling the side that finished third in 2018. The defensive rebuild that began after Vincent Kompany's international retirement is still unfinished, and the round-of-16 loss to France at Euro 2024 only sharpened the doubts. Yet the attacking talent remains genuine. Kevin De Bruyne still sets the tempo, in what is almost certainly his final major tournament, with Jérémy Doku's directness and Charles De Ketelaere's late runs around him, and Romelu Lukaku, the country's all-time top scorer, leading the line. Belgium reach their 14th appearance in Group G alongside Egypt, Iran and New Zealand, a draw kind enough that finishing first is the expectation rather than the hope. Anything short of the quarter-finals would feel like a window closed too soon.

Matches
G #14
Jun 15
FT
Belgium
1 – 1
Egypt
LUMEN FIELD · SEATTLE
G #38
Jun 21
FT
Belgium
0 – 0
Iran
SOFI STADIUM · LOS ANGELES
G #66
Jun 27
FT
New Zealand
1 – 5
Belgium
BC PLACE · VANCOUVER
R32 #82
Jul 1
FT
Belgium
3 – 2
Senegal
LUMEN FIELD · SEATTLE
R16 #94
Jul 7
SCHED
United States
Belgium
LUMEN FIELD · SEATTLE

Standings · G

After matchday 3 of 3
#TeamMPWDLGDPTS
1BEL3120+45
2EGY3120+25
3IRN303003
4NZL3012-61
When does Belgium play their first match?
Belgium's opening match is on June 15, 2026 at 19:00 UTC against Egypt, played at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Who are Belgium's group rivals?
Belgium is drawn into Group G of the 2026 tournament alongside Egypt, Iran, New Zealand. Each team plays the other three once; the top two of every group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
What group is Belgium in?
Belgium is in Group G. The group also features Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
How many matches will Belgium play in the tournament?
Belgium are scheduled to play 5 matches at this stage, starting with the group stage. They could play up to seven matches in total if they advance all the way to the final.
How can Belgium advance from Group G?
Belgium need to finish in the top two of Group G to qualify directly for the Round of 32, or among the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups. Three points for a win, one for a draw, and goal difference is the first tiebreaker.