Belgium

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2026

Belgium's 2026 World Cup Campaign So Far

Belgium have kicked off their World Cup 2026 journey with a solid if unspectacular group stage start, sitting top of Group G after their opening match. They managed a 1-1 draw against Egypt, displaying a balanced performance with one goal scored and conceded. Their qualifying campaign for this tournament was more emphatic, finishing first in the World Cup - Qualification Europe 2025/2026 group with 18 points from eight matches. Undefeated throughout qualification, they won five games and drew three, scoring 29 goals while conceding just seven.

At home, Belgium were particularly potent, netting 17 goals and keeping three clean sheets. Away from home, they were equally resilient, remaining unbeaten and conceding just four goals. Their season form shows a pattern of consistent results, with a sequence of wins and draws and no losses, an encouraging sign for the tournament ahead.

As they prepare for the next group fixture against Iran at home, Belgium will aim to build on their unbeaten run and push towards advancing beyond the group stage, adding another memorable chapter to their World Cup history, which includes a best finish of third place in 2018.

Group G

#TeamPPts
1Belgium35
2Egypt35
3Iran33
4New Zealand31
As of 9 Jul 2026
Last 5: ←oldest

Qualifying campaign

Rank

1

Points

18

PPG (last 5)

2.20

Squad pedigree

20 of 26 squad players (77%) play club football in a top-5 European league.

Spotlight

Premiership

33 apps · 6 G · 7 A · 7.50

Player shape

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Premier League

34 apps · 6 G · 6 A · 7.07

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Premier League

31 apps · 5 G · 5 A · 7.66

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League position

Position 18

Points trajectory

Rank 18

FIFA world ranking

#19
R. Garcia

Manager

R. Garcia

France

Season at a glance

W 2·D 3·L 0125 GF/GA+7 GD1 clean sheets

Streaks

Last 5 home0W3D0Llast 5
Last 5 away2W0D0Llast 5
Scored4/5
Conceded4/5

Belgium's 2026 World Cup Form Story

Belgium enters World Cup 2026 with a solid if not spectacular start, having drawn their opening group match 1-1. Their qualifying campaign from Europe was notably robust, topping the group with 18 points from eight games, boasting a strong goal difference of +22. Remarkably, they remained unbeaten with five wins and three draws, demonstrating consistency rather than streakiness.

The pattern of results, reflected in a form sequence of WDWDW, shows Belgium dropping points more often through draws than defeats, the latter being conspicuously absent. This suggests a side that is tough to beat but occasionally struggles to convert matches into wins. Their defence has been stout, conceding only seven goals in qualifying and keeping four clean sheets, indicating a resilient backline that could serve them well in knockout scenarios.

In summary, Belgium’s form is characterised by steady accumulation of points and a balanced attack and defence, setting them up as a reliable contender in the competition. The lack of a big winning streak implies no runaway success yet, but also no alarming dips – a steady ship in potentially choppy World Cup waters.

Statistics

Home / Away splits

HomeGoals forAway
3
9
HomeGoals againstAway
3
2
HomeClean sheetsAway
1
0
HomeFailed to scoreAway
1
0
HomeAvg goals scored / gameAway
1.00vs4.50

Week-by-week trends

team vs league avg (dashed)
Goals for
8
Goals against
4
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
1
Points / round
6.0

Belgium's Home and Away Fortunes

Belgium's form in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers shows a robust record both home and away, but with a noticeable edge at home. They have scored 17 goals on home soil compared to 12 away, while conceding just 3 at home versus 4 away. This translates into three clean sheets at home against only one on the road, suggesting a more secure defensive setup when playing in front of their own fans.

The Red Devils have yet to lose a match in this qualifying campaign, boasting five wins and three draws overall. Their ability to keep tight at home could be key in navigating the challenges ahead in the tournament, especially with the next fixture being a home game against Iran. Expect Belgium to lean on their solid home performances to build momentum in this World Cup.

Fipster's Record on Belgium

Fipster has just started building its prediction record on Belgium this World Cup 2026 campaign, having scored only one fixture so far. The model has yet to earn a star or a tick, and registered one miss to date. It seems Belgium is keeping Fipster on its toes — perhaps the team is aiming to be as unpredictable as a referee’s decision in the box.

With such a fresh record, it’s still early days to draw conclusions. But given Belgium’s solid form in the qualifiers and a point already secured in the group stage, Fipster will have plenty more opportunities to sharpen its crystal ball.

Injuries

A. Onana
A. Onana
Cruciate Ligament Rupture
Missing Fixture