Why was Romeo Lavia left out of Belgium's FIFA World Cup 2026 squad?
The midfielder, Romeo Lavia, has failed to prove his fitness this season.
As Belgium finally revealed their final squad for the eagerly awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday, May 15, the football world is giddy with excitement.
The Red Devils have confirmed their roster for the competition that will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
This significant announcement formally set the groundwork for the Belgian footballing nation to adequately prepare and compete in this expanded 48-team competition for ultimate international football triumph.
Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku are back in Rudi Garcia’s Belgium squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Belgium are competing in their fifteenth World Cup; no European country has qualified for as many competitions without ever taking home the championship.
Some prominent players were left out by Rudi Garcia, who is all set to become the fourth non-Belgian to lead the team at a World Cup.
Is Romeo Lavia in the Belgium World Cup squad?
Romeo Lavia, a midfielder for Chelsea who has struggled with injuries this season, has been left out.
Belgium’s team for the 2026 World Cup this summer includes Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne. Despite being sidelined for Napoli due to hip and eye injuries, respectively, De Bruyne and Lukaku are expected to play in their third World Cup finals.
Meanwhile, Romeo Lavia has endured an injury-plagued time this season and has barely played for the Blues in the current campaign. He has only made 12 outings in the Premier League, which is enough to indicate the player’s unavailability this term due to recurring injuries. It also resulted in his omission from the Belgian World Cup roster.
Is Romeo Lavia in the Belgium World Cup squad?
No he isn’t. It is due to fitness issue.
Which group are the Red Devils in the World Cup?
They are in Group G.
Are De Bruyne and Lukaku included?
Yes.
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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.