Belgium football team prepares for 2026 World Cup amid roster challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Belgium football team, ranked ninth in the world, is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under coach Rudi Garcia, the squad will be led by Youri Tielemans and features a mix of experienced players and newcomers. After a disappointing exit in the 2022 group stage, Belgium aims for a strong showing, having reached the quarter-finals at the last tournament. Key players include Kevin De Bruyne, who remains fit and influential, and Romelu Lukaku, although his recent form raises concerns. Belgium is placed in Group G with Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, considered winnable matches for the team.
- •Belgium enters the World Cup ranked ninth in the world.
- •The squad features key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans.
- •After a group stage exit in 2022, Belgium aims for a strong performance.
- •Belgium's group includes Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand.
- •Coach Rudi Garcia hopes to build on the team's third-place finish in 2018.
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"The Belgium football team enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup ranked ninth in the world, carrying the weight of a generation that promised so much yet delivered so little on football’s biggest stage. Coac...
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