14
WC Appearances
including 2026
3rd Place
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#7
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About Belgium
Belgium's golden generation has had a complicated relationship with major tournaments - ranked among the world's best for a decade yet failing to win a major title. At World Cup 2026, an aging but still talented squad around Kevin De Bruyne - widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of his generation - makes one final tilt at glory. Coach Domenico Tedesco must manage minutes for veterans while integrating younger talents alongside proven players like Romelu Lukaku. Group G against Iran, Egypt, and New Zealand looks very favourable, and Belgium will be expected to top the group comfortably. Anything less than a semi-final would likely end the golden generation era.
Team Base Camp
🇺🇸 USA
Base camp
Renton, Washington
Rode Duivels camp at Seattle Sounders' purpose-built MLS facility outside Seattle. Cool Pacific Northwest climate is the closest US match to Belgian summer conditions.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), Belgium stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Renton to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
Senne Lammens
Maxim De Cuyper
Axel Witsel
Nathan De Cat
Mika Godts
Head Coach
Domenico Tedesco
2026 Group
Group G
Belgium at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Group Stage | |
| 2018 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
| 2014 | Quarterfinal | |
| 2002 | Round of 16 | |
| 1998 | Group Stage | |
| 1994 | Round of 16 | |
| 1990 | Round of 16 | |
| 1986 | 4th Place | 🥉 |
| 1982 | Round of 16 | |
| 1970 | Group Stage | |
| 1954 | Group Stage | |
| 1938 | Round of 16 | |
| 1934 | Round of 16 | |
| 1930 | Group Stage |
14 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as Belgium
Belgium World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is Belgium in for the 2026 World Cup?+
Belgium is in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Iran, Egypt, New Zealand.
Who is the manager of Belgium at the 2026 World Cup?+
Domenico Tedesco manages Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is Belgium's FIFA ranking?+
Belgium is ranked #7 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has Belgium played in?+
Belgium has appeared in 14 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is 3rd Place.
When does Belgium play in the 2026 World Cup?+
Belgium's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 15 vs Egypt; June 21 vs Iran; June 26 vs New Zealand. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are Belgium's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for Belgium include Senne Lammens, Maxim De Cuyper, Axel Witsel, Nathan De Cat, Mika Godts.
Where is Belgium's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
Belgium will be based in Renton, Washington (USA), training at Seattle Sounders FC Performance Centre and Clubhouse. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.