FIFA World Cup 2026
Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
Belgium is a densely populated federal kingdom in Western Europe, trilingual at the institutional level (Dutch, French and German), with Brussels as its capital and a strong tradition of trade and industry.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Brussels
- Continent
- Europe
- Federation
- UEFA (Europe)
- Group
- G
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #8
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1830
- Population
- 11,867,000
- Languages
- Dutch, French and German (official)
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Area
- 30,528 km²
- Highest point
- Signal de Botrange (694 m)
- Climate
- Temperate maritime; mild winters and cool summers
- Land borders
- France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Football facts
- Appearances
- 15
- Best result
- Third place (2018)
- Top scorer
- Romelu Lukaku (5)
- Debut
- 1930
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: red
World Cup history
15 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Group stage |
| 2018 | Third place |
| 2014 | Quarter-finals |
| 2006 | Round of 16 |
| 2002 | Group stage |
| 1998 | Round of 16 |
| 1994 | Round of 16 |
| 1990 | Fourth place |
| 1986 | Group stage |
| 1982 | Group stage |
| 1970 | Group stage |
| 1954 | Group stage |
| 1938 | Round of 16 |
| 1934 | Round of 16 |
| 1930 | Group stage |