Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Red Devils compete in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. UEFA qualifier.
Belgium's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at Seed #25, Belgium are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Group G is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for Belgium: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group G is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first Belgium match of the World Cup is scheduled for Monday, June 15 against Egypt at Lumen Field.
Group G draw analysis
Draw sloting, confederation, and last-appearance finish for every team Belgium face in Group G.
| Team | Draw slot | Confederation |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium (this page) | #25 | UEFA |
| Egypt | #26 | CAF |
| IR Iran | #27 | AFC |
| New Zealand | #28 | OFC |
Belgium 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id=comp_6107.
Belgium World Cup history
Belgium have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get Belgium data via API
// Fetch Belgium World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id=comp_6107&team=belgium',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is Belgium in at the 2026 World Cup?
Belgium is in Group G alongside Egypt, IR Iran, New Zealand. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group G is #27.
Who is Belgium's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is Belgium's best World Cup finish?
Belgium's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are Belgium's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did Belgium qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
UEFA qualifier. They came through the UEFA qualifying pathway.
What is Belgium's current Draw sloting?
Belgium are seeded #25 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at Seed #25, Belgium are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are Belgium's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group G is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. Sitting at Seed #25, Belgium are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get Belgium fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id=comp_6107 and filter by team_id to get all Belgium World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for Belgium going back to their first tournament.
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