Belgium World Cup 2026 Team Guide

Follow the Belgium World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find Belgium match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.

Belgium will play in Group G and opens group play against Egypt before facing Iran and New Zealand.

🇧🇪 Belgium Team Overview

Belgium enters World Cup 2026 with a squad that blends experienced international players with a younger generation looking to make its mark. The team still carries quality across midfield and attack and will look to turn that into a strong tournament run.

Confederation: UEFA
Group: Group G
Head coach: Rudi Garcia
Nickname: Red Devils

📅 Belgium Match Schedule World Cup 2026

Date	Match	Time	City	Stadium
June 15, 2026	Belgium vs Egypt	3:00 PM	Seattle	Lumen Field
June 21, 2026	Belgium vs Iran	3:00 PM	Los Angeles	SoFi Stadium
June 26, 2026	New Zealand vs Belgium	11:00 PM	Vancouver	BC Place

Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).

Convert match times here: Match Time Converter

👥 Belgium Projected Squad

This projected Belgium squad is based on the current senior player pool and recent international selections. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.

🧤 Goalkeepers

Koen Casteels
Matz Sels
Thomas Kaminski

🛡️ Defenders

Timothy Castagne
Arthur Theate
Wout Faes
Zeno Debast
Thomas Meunier
Aster Vranckx
Brandon Mechele

⚙️ Midfielders

Amadou Onana
Youri Tielemans
Orel Mangala
Arthur Vermeeren
Leandro Trossard
Hans Vanaken

🎯 Forwards

Jérémy Doku
Romelu Lukaku
Loïs Openda
Charles De Ketelaere
Johan Bakayoko
Dodi Lukébakio

🧑‍🏫 Belgium Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Rudi Garcia
Assistant Coach: Claude Fichaux
Assistant Coach: Stéphane Jobard
Goalkeeper Coach: Guy Martens

🔥 Key Belgium Players To Watch

Kevin De Bruyne – still Belgium’s biggest midfield game-changer when fit and available.
Romelu Lukaku – a proven international scorer and major attacking focal point.
Jérémy Doku – explosive on the wing and capable of creating chances out of nothing.
Amadou Onana – an important midfield presence who adds strength and balance.
Loïs Openda – a dangerous forward with pace and finishing ability.
Leandro Trossard – a flexible attacking option who can score or create.

📈 Predicted Starting XI

This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.

Formation: 4-2-3-1
GK: Koen Casteels
DEF: Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes, Arthur Theate, Thomas Meunier
MID: Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans
ATT MID: Jérémy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard
FWD: Romelu Lukaku

🏆 Belgium World Cup History

Belgium has been one of Europe’s most competitive national teams in recent tournaments and finished third at the 2018 World Cup. The Red Devils head into 2026 hoping to make another strong run on the global stage.

📊 Belgium Group Information

Belgium is in Group G alongside:

Belgium
Egypt
Iran
New Zealand

View Group G Schedule

🔗 More Belgium World Cup Links

🌐 Official Team Website

For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official Belgium federation website:

Belgium Official Website

Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.