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Belgium

Belgium

BelgiumUEFAWorld Cup 2026
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Stadium
Roi Baudouin
Coach
Rudi Garcia
Founded
1895
Form (last 5)
LWWWD
🦁 Nickname
Red Devils
🏛️ Federation
Royal Belgian Football Association
Captain
Youri Tielemans
🏆 First World Cup
1930
Best achievement
3rd place at the 2018 World Cup

Season Statistics

World Cup 2026Group GSeason 2026
1
Position
3
MP
1
W
2
D
0
L
6
GF
2
GA
5
Pts

🏆
33%
Win rate
2.0
Goals / game
🛡️
0.7
Conceded / game
🧤
1/ 5
Clean sheets
Goal distribution
GF6
GA2
GD4
Form (last 5)
LWWWD(3W 1D 1L)
All competitions
CompetitionMPWDLGFGAPts
World Cup 2026(G)2026
3120625
UEFA Nations League2024
6114694

Form (last 5)

Upcoming Fixtures

No upcoming fixtures

Standings

Standings of Group G in the World Cup 2026 group stage.

#TeamMPWDLGDPts
1QualificationBelgiumBelgium3120+45
2QualificationEgyptEgypt3120+25
3QualificationIranIran303003
4QualificationNew ZealandNew Zealand3012-61
Full Standings

Full Squad

Key Players

Advanced Team Statistics

Average over the last 4 matches

🌀
50%
Average Possession
🎯
15.5
Shots / Match
🥅
5.3
Shots on Target / Match
🔗
83%
Pass Accuracy
📈
1.5
xG / Match

Recent Results

History of the Belgium national team

Founding and Early Years

The Belgium national team, nicknamed "the Red Devils," is governed by the Royal Belgian Football Association, founded in 1895. Long a quiet presence on the world stage, Belgium experienced its golden age in the 2010s thanks to the simultaneous emergence of an exceptional generation.

Team Evolution

Belgium play their home matches at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.

Great Managers

Under Marc Wilmots, Belgium reached 1st place in the FIFA World Ranking for the first time in their history in November 2015. Roberto Martínez extended this golden age by leading the Red Devils to 3rd place at the 2018 World Cup, the best finish in their history. Rudi Garcia now leads a side that reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Iconic Players

Kevin De Bruyne, one of the best midfielders of his generation, and Eden Hazard, the iconic forward of the golden generation, carried Belgium to its best results. Romelu Lukaku remains the national team's all-time top scorer, while Vincent Kompany, the former captain, was its defensive rock for years.

Major Achievements

Belgium have never won the World Cup, their best finish being 3rd place at the 2018 tournament in Russia. They also reached 1st place in the FIFA World Ranking in November 2015, a first in the nation's history. At the 2026 edition, the Red Devils reached the quarter-finals before losing to eventual champions Spain (1-2).

The Team Today

Led by Rudi Garcia, Belgium confirmed with their run to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals that they remain a competitive side despite the gradual transition of their golden generation.

Overall record

Based on the last 19 matches played

19
MP
8
W
4
D
7
L
37
GF
24
GA
4
Clean sheets
+13
GD
Home
9
MP
4
W
2
D
3
L
16
GF
9
GA
Away
10
MP
4
W
2
D
4
L
21
GF
15
GA
Biggest win
Tunisia🏠
50
Worst defeat
Ukraine✈️
13

Recent Arrivals

No recent arrivals recorded.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Belgium's next match?+

No upcoming match is currently scheduled.

What is Belgium's current standing?+

Belgium are currently 1 in World Cup 2026 with 5 points.

What is Belgium's best World Cup result?+

3rd place in 2018, in Russia.

Who is Belgium's all-time top scorer?+

Romelu Lukaku.

How did Belgium's 2026 World Cup end?+

They were eliminated in the quarter-final by eventual champions Spain (1-2).

When did Belgium reach 1st place in the FIFA World Ranking?+

In November 2015, under Marc Wilmots, a first in the nation's history.

Who led Belgium to their best-ever World Cup finish?+

Roberto Martínez, head coach for the 2018 3rd-place finish.

Who is Belgium's current head coach?+

Rudi Garcia.

When was the Belgian Football Association founded?+

In 1895.