Belgium jersey numbers for FIFA World Cup 2026 revealed; Kevin De Bruyne to wear no. 7
The Red Devils are preparing for the biggest competition.
Belgium’s “golden generation” promised a major victory for 10 years with no follow-up. But now that a new team has moved past the weight of expectations from the past, they could end up making a surprise at the World Cup.
Belgium’s squad for the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States includes members of the team who made it to the FIFA World Cup semifinals in Russia in 2018 and finished at the top of the FIFA rankings four times between 2018 and 2021.
Goalie Thibaut Courtois, record scorer Romelu Lukaku, talisman Kevin De Bruyne, and seasoned midfielder Axel Witsel will all be competing in their fourth consecutive World Cup this month. However, Belgian aspirations are more dependent on a group of up-and-coming players.
Courtois and De Bruyne are still essential components and first choices for the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Witsel has returned as a seasoned backup. Lukaku, who has struggled with injury all season, was only added to the 26-man squad based on reputation and a chance to regain fitness.
Rather, Belgium looks to players like Youri Tielemans, who has replaced De Bruyne as captain, and Amadou Onana of Aston Villa, as well as the dribbling prowess of Jeremy Doku of Manchester City. Doku has been winning more and more games for his nation.
They have grown to be crucial components of the team’s foundation. Ironically, this team may be more successful than Belgium’s “golden generation,” who were usually highly anticipated at important competitions but failed.
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Belgium shirt numbers for the FIFA World Cup 2026
1. Thibaut Courtois
2. Zeno Debast
3. Arthur Theate
4. Brandon Mechele
5. Maxim De Cuyper
6. Alex Witsel
7. Kevin De Bruyne
8. Youri Tielemans
9. Romelu Lukaku
10. Leonardo Trossard
11. Jeremy Doku
12. Senne Lammens
13. Mike Penders
14. Dodi Lukebakio
15. Thomas Meunier
16. Koni De Winter
17. Charles De Ketelaere
18. Joaquin Seys
19. Diego Moreira
20. Hans Vanaken
21. Timothy Castagne
22. Alexis Saelemaekers
23. Nicolas Raskin
24. Amadou Onana
25. Julien Ngoy
26. Fenandes Pardo
Which shirt number will Romelu Lukaku wear?
He will wear No.9.
Which shirt number will De Bruyne wear?
He will wear No.7.
Which World Cup group are Belgium in?
They are in Group G.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.