Belgium

Where to Watch – Streaming Options

ServiceTypeCostDetails
VRT / Sporza Free €0 Belgium's Dutch-language public broadcaster airs all Red Devils national team fixtures free-to-air on Één and Canvas, including their Group G matches vs Egypt (June 15, Seattle), vs Iran (June 21, Los Angeles) and vs New Zealand (June 26, Vancouver). Stream free via Sporza.be and the VRT MAX app on iOS, Android and Smart TVs. No subscription required.
RTBF / Auvio Free €0 Belgium's French-language public broadcaster carries all World Cup coverage for Francophone viewers in Wallonia and Brussels, including all Red Devils fixtures. Stream free via RTBF Auvio on iOS, Android, Smart TVs and web. No subscription required.
DAZN Paid From ~€14.99/month DAZN holds paid streaming rights for the full tournament in Belgium. All 104 matches live and on-demand with Dutch and French commentary options. Available on iOS, Android, Smart TVs, web browsers and major streaming devices. Ideal for viewers who want access to every match beyond the free-to-air selection on VRT and RTBF.
Belgium National Football Team – FIFA Ranking #9 · World Cup 2026
FIFA Ranking
#9[1]
World Cup Appearances
14[2]
Best Result
Third Place
2018

Country

  • CapitalBrussels
  • Population~11.6 million
  • ContinentEurope
  • ConfederationUEFA
  • National associationRBFA – Royal Belgian Football Association

World Cup history

  • Titles: 0
    Belgium has never won the FIFA World Cup
  • Total appearances: 14[2]
    One of Europe's most experienced World Cup nations — 14 appearances spanning nine decades, with their best generation peaking between 2018 and 2022
  • 2018
    Third place — Russia
    The golden generation's finest hour — beat Brazil and Japan in the knockouts, lost narrowly to eventual winners France in the semi-final
  • 2022
    Round of 16
    Disappointing exit despite a squad still loaded with quality — eliminated by Morocco, signalling the end of the golden generation era
  • 2026
    Group G — Egypt, Iran, New Zealand[3]
    Belgium enter as heavy group favourites — a transitional squad rebuilding under Tedesco but still containing world-class talent

Head coach

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Domenico Tedesco
Since Feb 2023[4]

German-Italian manager who has overseen Belgium's transition from the golden generation era. Tactically intelligent and adaptable, Tedesco builds teams around collective pressing and quick transitions while still extracting the best from elite individual talent. Led Belgium to Euro 2024 qualification and is now tasked with maximising a squad in the early stages of a generational shift.[5]

Key players

Midfielder

Kevin De Bruyne ↗

One of the greatest midfielders of his generation and Belgium's finest-ever player. His creativity, passing range, vision and leadership are unmatched — still the driving force behind any Belgian success at this tournament.

Striker

Romelu Lukaku ↗

Belgium's all-time leading scorer and a powerful, physical centre-forward who scores goals in every major league. His presence, hold-up play and target-man ability remain a constant attacking weapon regardless of form.

Striker

Lois Openda ↗

Young and prolific striker at RB Leipzig and one of the Bundesliga's most lethal finishers. Capable of deputising or partnering Lukaku — brings electric pace and a razor-sharp instinct inside the box.

Winger

Jeremy Doku ↗

Frighteningly quick and direct winger at Manchester City. Beats defenders with ease, creates chaos in wide areas and has the confidence and audacity to take on any right-back in the world.

Centre-back

Wout Faes ↗

Composed and commanding centre-back who has impressed in the Premier League. Brings physicality, aerial quality and the calm authority Belgium need at the back as they rebuild for a new era.

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