Belgium enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as serious contenders, blending elite experience with explosive youth under head coach Domenico Tedesco.
After a solid qualifying campaign and years of agonising near-misses on the global stage, the Red Devils arrive determined to finally convert promise into silverware.
Veteran maestro Kevin De Bruyne, still dictating games at the highest level, will be supported by a new generation led by the electric Jérémy Doku, alongside a squad packed with Premier League stars and European heavyweights.
For many, this tournament represents De Bruyne’s potential final World Cup — adding urgency and belief to Belgium’s campaign.
The expanded 48-team tournament, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and will culminate with the final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium.
Belgium will open their World Cup journey on June 15 in Seattle against Egypt, immediately testing themselves against one of Africa’s most formidable sides.
Drawn in Group G alongside Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand, Belgium have a realistic pathway to top the group and build momentum heading into the knockout rounds.
All three group matches will be played on the US West Coast, creating an electric atmosphere as travelling Belgian supporters follow the Red Devils across North America.
Here, you’ll find Belgium’s full 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule, live results, scores, and Group G standings, updated throughout the tournament as their quest for World Cup glory unfolds.
Group G Opponents: Who Stands in Belgium’s Way?
In Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Belgium faces a diverse set of challengers in Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. While the “Red Devils” are favoured to win the group, they must contend with Africa’s most successful nation, Asia’s consistent powerhouse, and a resilient Oceanian underdog.
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Belgium Group G Opponent Profiles
Egypt
- World Ranking: 34 (as of late 2025)
- Coach: Hossam Hassan (Since February 2024)
- Key Players: Mohamed Salah, Omar Marmoush, Mostafa Mohamed
- How they got here: Won CAF Qualifying Group A dominantly, securing their spot with two games to spare.
- Appearance: 4th (First appearance since 2018).
- Playing style: Methodical build-up play centered around isolating Mohamed Salah in 1-on-1 situations on the right wing.
- Head to Head: Egypt leads the series with 3 wins to Belgium’s 1 (all previous meetings were friendlies).
Iran
- World Ranking: 18 (as of late 2025)
- Coach: Darren Ardeshir Amir Ghalenoei (Since March 2023)
- Key Players: Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, Saman Ghoddos
- How they got here: Finished 1st in AFC Third Round Group A, ahead of Uzbekistan and the UAE.
- Appearance: 7th (4th consecutive appearance).
- Playing style: Highly disciplined defensive organization paired with a clinical strike partnership in Taremi and Azmoun.
- Head to Head: 0 meetings; this will be the first-ever international match between Belgium and Iran.
New Zealand
- World Ranking: 95 (as of late 2025)
- Coach: Darren Bazeley (Since November 2022)
- Key Players: Chris Wood, Liberato Cacace, Sarpreet Singh
- How they got here: Won the OFC (Oceania) Qualifying tournament, defeating New Caledonia 3–0 in the final.
- Appearance: 3rd (First appearance since 2010).
- Playing style: Physical and resilient “underdog” style that relies heavily on set-pieces and the aerial strength of Chris Wood.
- Head to Head: 0 meetings; this will be the first-ever international match between Belgium and New Zealand.
Belgium Group G Schedule
All of Belgium’s group matches will take place at West Coast venues in the United States and Canada.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off (Local) | Kick-off (Belgium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, June 15 | Belgium vs. Egypt | Lumen Field | 12:00 PM PT | 9:00 PM CEST |
| Sunday, June 21 | Belgium vs. Iran | SoFi Stadium | 12:00 PM PT | 9:00 PM CEST |
| Friday, June 26 | New Zealand vs. Belgium | BC Place, | 8:00 PM PT | 5:00 AM (June 27) |
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2026 World Cup Group G Standings
| # | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Belgium Potential Knockout Path
Potential Round of 32 Matchups
| Final Group G Standing | Potential Opponent | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner (1st) | Best third-placed team from Group A, E, H, I, or J | Wednesday, July 1 | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Runner-up (2nd) | Runner-up of Group D (e.g., USA, Paraguay, or Australia) | Saturday, July 4 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 3rd Place* | Winner of Group B or Group I | TBD | TBD |
Top two advance automatically, with the eight best third-placed teams joining the Round of 32. Belgium should dominate and set up a thrilling knockout path.
The Red Devils are coming in hot—can De Bruyne and Doku light up North America? Will Belgium finally go all the way? The beautiful game is about to deliver. Who’s your predicted Belgium starting XI? Let’s hear it.