Belgium announce squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 ft. Kevin De Bruyne & Thibaut Courtois
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The Red Devils are among the underdogs in the competition.
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the Belgium national team has formally unveiled its final roster. Rudi Garcia, the head coach, has selected 26 players for the competition.
For the first time in the tournament’s history, 48 countries will compete in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico in June.
The inclusion of both seasoned stars and members of the younger generation makes the list noteworthy. Belgium have demonstrated once more that it has high goals going into a big tournament. The fact that the squad has players from the best leagues in Europe suggests that they have a lot of potential.
All things considered, Rudi Garcia’s team is a mix of youth and experience. Belgian supporters anticipate outstanding outcomes from this generation. Naturally, each World Cup match is a different challenge, and each opponent is a significant obstacle.
The pitch is now the focus of all attention. Although the team appears formidable on paper, the players will have to show themselves throughout the World Cup. The Red Devils are returning to the big stage as a squad vying for the greatest accolades, not merely as a competitor.
Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand are all in Group G of the 2026 World Cup, with the Red Devils starting their campaign against Egypt.
Belgium announce final FIFA World Cup 2026 squad
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard
Belgium’s World Cup 2026 Group stage schedule
- June 15, 2026: Belgium vs Egypt – Lumen Field (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT)
- June 21, 2026: Belgium vs Iran – SoFi Stadium (3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT)
- June 26, 2026: New Zealand vs Belgium – BC Place (11:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. PT)
Which World Cup group are the Red Devils in?
They are in Group G.
Who all are in their group?
Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.
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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.