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World Cup 2026 · Group G · FIFA #9
Belgium
- Group
- G
- FIFA Rank
- #9
- Pot
- 1
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group G · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #9 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | #21 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | #29 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | #85 | 4 |
Belgium's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 19:00 UTC
🇧🇪 Belgium vs 🇪🇬 Egypt
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
· Seattle · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Egypt's team page →
Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
🇧🇪 Belgium vs 🇮🇷 Iran
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Iran's team page →
Matchday 3 · 03:00 UTC (next day)
🇳🇿 New Zealand vs 🇧🇪 Belgium
Vancouver Stadium (BC Place)
· Vancouver · capacity 54,500 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See New Zealand's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 with Tielemans-Onana double pivot in tight ties
Pivot
Onana · Tielemans
Attacking focus
Kevin De Bruyne · Jérémy Doku
Identity
Garcia rebuilt the spine around KDB, Lukaku and Onana for one last World Cup ride
Key players
Kevin De Bruyne
Jérémy Doku
Amadou Onana
Romelu Lukaku
Belgium at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 14 (incl. 2026) | Semi-final |
How to watch Belgium
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: RTBF · VRT
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
Read more about Belgium
Belgium World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does Belgium play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Belgium's tournament begins Jun 15, 2026 against Egypt at Seattle Stadium, Seattle (19:00 UTC).
Who is Belgium's coach at World Cup 2026?
Rudi Garcia.
What group is Belgium in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group G with Iran, Egypt, New Zealand.
What is Belgium's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#9 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 1.
Has Belgium ever reached a World Cup Semi-final?
Belgium's best finish is Semi-final. They have appeared at 14 World Cups including 2026.
Who is Belgium's captain at World Cup 2026?
Youri Tielemans.
Where can I watch Belgium's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; RTBF · VRT in Belgium.