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Belgium have never won the FIFA World Cup but reached their highest-ever finish of third place at Russia 2018, with a golden generation of players that included Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Thibaut Courtois now entering what may be their final chapter together. This page covers the Red Devils' complete World Cup stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the full 2026 squad, and their Group G schedule against Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand from June 21 onward.
Belgium enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a talented European squad featuring experienced international stars and emerging young players. Explore Belgium’s latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
Belgium has remained one of Europe’s strongest football nations over the past decade with technically gifted players and consistent performances in major tournaments. The national side is known for attacking football, creativity, and strong midfield control.
The team continues to compete at the highest international level with players performing in Europe’s top domestic leagues. Belgium’s FIFA World Cup history includes several memorable performances and deep tournament runs.
Belgium FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| Football Association | Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Nickname | Red Devils |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 10 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1930 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 14 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 3 (2014-2022) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Third Place (2018) |
| Total Matches Played | 50 |
| Total Wins | 21 |
| Total Draws | 10 |
| Total Losses | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 72 |
| Goals Conceded | 74 |
| Win Percentage | 42% |
| Clean Sheets | 15 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 1, Lost 2 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Jan Vertonghen - 14 |
| Most Goals by Player | Romelu Lukaku - 5 |
| Largest Victory | 6-1 vs Russia (1986) |
| Biggest Defeat | 1-6 vs Soviet Union (1970) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
Coach: Domenico Tedesco
Goalkeepers
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koen Casteels | Al Qadsiah |
| 12 | Matz Sels | Nottingham Forest |
| 23 | Thomas Kaminski | Luton Town |
Defenders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Jan Vertonghen | Anderlecht |
| 3 | Wout Faes | Leicester City |
| 4 | Arthur Theate | Rennes |
| 5 | Zeno Debast | Anderlecht |
| 13 | Timothy Castagne | Fulham |
| 15 | Thomas Meunier | Trabzonspor |
| 18 | Maxim De Cuyper | Club Brugge |
| 21 | Ameen Al-Dakhil | Burnley |
Midfielders
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City |
| 7 | Amadou Onana | Everton |
| 8 | Youri Tielemans | Aston Villa |
| 10 | Leandro Trossard | Arsenal |
| 14 | Charles De Ketelaere | Atalanta |
| 16 | Orel Mangala | Lyon |
| 20 | Johan Bakayoko | PSV Eindhoven |
Forwards
| No. | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Romelu Lukaku | Roma |
| 11 | Jérémy Doku | Manchester City |
| 17 | Loïs Openda | RB Leipzig |
| 19 | Dodi Lukébakio | Sevilla |
| 22 | Yannick Carrasco | Al Shabab |
| 24 | Michy Batshuayi | Fenerbahçe |
| 25 | Malick Fofana | Lyon |
Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Mon, June 15 | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) | Seattle | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 39 | Sun, June 21 | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | Los Angeles | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 64 | Fri, June 26 | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place | Vancouver | Group Stage | 15:00 |
Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has not started yet and Belgium’s official tournament results will be updated after each match.
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | Belgium vs TBD | Upcoming Fixture | TBD | TBD | Group Stage |
Belgium FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Russia | Third Place |
| 1986 | Mexico | Fourth Place |
| 2014 | Brazil | Quarter-finals |
Belgium All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 50 |
| Wins | 21 |
| Draws | 10 |
| Losses | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 72 |
| Goals Conceded | 74 |
| Clean Sheets | 15 |
| Semi-final Appearances | 2 |
Belgium Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Vertonghen | 14 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 2 | Eden Hazard | 13 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 3 | Kevin De Bruyne | 13 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 4 | Thibaut Courtois | 13 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 5 | Romelu Lukaku | 13 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 6 | Toby Alderweireld | 13 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 7 | Axel Witsel | 12 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 8 | Vincent Kompany | 10 | 3 | 2010-2018 |
| 9 | Dries Mertens | 10 | 3 | 2014-2022 |
| 10 | Enzo Scifo | 17 | 4 | 1986-1998 |
Belgium Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romelu Lukaku | 5 | 13 | 2014-2022 |
| 2 | Marc Wilmots | 5 | 10 | 1990-2002 |
| 3 | Jan Ceulemans | 4 | 11 | 1982-1990 |
| 4 | Eden Hazard | 3 | 13 | 2014-2022 |
| 5 | Kevin De Bruyne | 2 | 13 | 2014-2022 |
| 6 | Michy Batshuayi | 1 | 5 | 2018-2022 |
| 7 | Dries Mertens | 2 | 10 | 2014-2022 |
| 8 | Loïs Openda | 0 | 0 | Yet to Play |
| 9 | Jérémy Doku | 0 | 3 | 2022 |
| 10 | Leandro Trossard | 0 | 2 | 2022 |
FAQs About Belgium FIFA World Cup Records
Belgium achieved its best FIFA World Cup finish in 2018 after securing third place.
Romelu Lukaku is Belgium’s leading FIFA World Cup goalscorer with five goals.
Jan Vertonghen holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for Belgium.
Belgium has appeared in 14 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Belgium’s biggest FIFA World Cup victory was a 6-1 win against Russia during the 1986 FIFA World Cup.