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World Cup 2026 · Group G · FIFA #9
Belgium
- Group
- G
- FIFA Rank
- #9
- Pot
- 1
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group G · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #9 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | #21 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | #29 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | #85 | 4 |
Belgium's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 19:00 UTC
🇧🇪 Belgium vs 🇪🇬 Egypt
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
· Seattle · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Egypt's team page →
Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
🇧🇪 Belgium vs 🇮🇷 Iran
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Iran's team page →
Matchday 3 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇧🇪 Belgium
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See New Zealand's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 with Tielemans-Onana double pivot in tight ties
Pivot
Onana · Tielemans
Attacking focus
Kevin De Bruyne · Jérémy Doku
Identity
Garcia rebuilt the spine around KDB, Lukaku and Onana for one last World Cup ride
Belgium squad · 26
Provisional 2026 World Cup squad. Tap any player for their profile.
Head coach
Rudi Garcia
French coach Rudi Garcia was appointed Belgium head coach in 2025, drawing on a long career managing Lille, Roma, Marseille, Lyon and Napoli. He has rebuilt the spine of the team around Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and a new generation for one more World Cup tilt.
Goalkeepers 3
Defenders 9
Midfielders 8
Forwards 6
Belgium at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 14 (incl. 2026) | Semi-final |
How to watch Belgium
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: RTBF · VRT
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Belgium
Belgium World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Belgium play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Belgium's tournament begins Jun 15, 2026 against Egypt at Seattle Stadium, Seattle (19:00 UTC).
Who is Belgium's coach at World Cup 2026?
Rudi Garcia.
What group is Belgium in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group G with Iran, Egypt, New Zealand.
What is Belgium's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#9 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 1.
Has Belgium ever reached a World Cup Semi-final?
Belgium's best finish is Semi-final. They have appeared at 14 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Belgium's captain at World Cup 2026?
Youri Tielemans.
Where can I watch Belgium's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; RTBF · VRT in Belgium.