Belgium's World Cup 2026 squad features De Bruyne and Doku
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Belgium is preparing for the World Cup 2026 in a group considered winnable. Notable players in their lineup include Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku, although the team has seen a decline in members from its once-renowned golden generation. The tournament is set to commence on June 11. Belgium will look to capitalize on the quality of its remaining stars as they aim for a successful campaign.
- •Belgium has a winnable group in the World Cup.
- •Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku are key players.
- •The tournament starts on June 11, 2026.
- 11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Belgium World Cup 2026 team guide
"Not much of the fabled golden generation remains, but the Red Devils have a winnable group and possess genuine quality in De Bruyne and Doku This article is part of the Guardian’s 2026 World Cup Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 48 countries who qualified. theguardian.com is running previews from three countries each day in the run-up to the tournament kicking off on 11 June. Continue reading...
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