Belgium's Red Flames face Poland for World Cup qualification
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Belgium's women's national soccer team, the Red Flames, begins their journey for a first World Cup appearance. They will compete against Poland in two-legged matches scheduled for October. Success against Poland would see them face the winner of the Kazakhstan vs. Ireland match later in the year. Currently ranked 22nd in the world, the Red Flames have a pathway to advance, as four European teams have already secured their spots in the tournament.
- •Belgium's Red Flames aim for their first World Cup.
- •They face Poland in October for qualification.
- •Winners will meet Kazakhstan or Ireland thereafter.
- •Belgium is ranked 22nd worldwide ahead of playoffs.
- •Four teams have already qualified from Europe.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Poland, Ireland and Kazakhstan stand in the way of Belgium making their first World Cup
"While the Belgium men’s Red Devils are now up and running in the 2026 World Cup, the countries women’s team, the Red Flames, now know their route to a first ever World Cup. In October, the Belgian...
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