🇧🇪 Belgium — Country Guide, World Cup 2026

The Red Devils

How They Play

Physically imposing with technical quality in midfield — the golden generation has aged but still possesses match-winners capable of hurting any team.

Star Player

Kevin De Bruyne

Fun Fact

Belgium reached their highest FIFA ranking of 1st in the world in 2015 and held it for a record 2,528 days — without ever winning a major tournament.

World Cup 2026 Outlook

De Bruyne leads what may be the golden generation's last stand — talented enough to make a run but lacking the defensive solidity of the very best.