Belgium in crisis: 2 points and on the brink of elimination at World Cup 2026
Belgium's golden generation faces a humiliating early exit at World Cup 2026 with just 2 points from Group G.
The expectations were enormous. The reality has been brutal. Belgium find themselves teetering on the edge of elimination at World Cup 2026 with just 2 points from Group G, the same as Iran, with Egypt leading on 4.
What went wrong?
The golden generation that reached the 2018 World Cup semi-finals has aged without adequate renewal. A lack of cohesion, too much individual play and a failure to adapt tactically have cost the Red Devils dearly.
One last chance
Belgium still have a mathematical chance of progressing, but it requires a win in their final game and results elsewhere going their way. A tall order, but not impossible.
End of an era?
Whatever happens, this tournament is likely to mark the end of a golden generation. A rebuilding process — long overdue — seems inevitable after this World Cup.
