Kevin De Bruyne alone makes Belgium worth watching. The most creative midfielder in the game, he turns possession into chances with a precision that looks effortless. Belgium comes to 2026 with something to prove.
β½ Formation: 4-3-3
ATTACKING β²
FW
Lukaku
FW
Doku
FW
FW
MF
Bruyne
MF
MF
MF
MF
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
DF
GK
Courtois
DEFENDING βΌ
π Key Players
| Player | Pos | β½ | π― | π« |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City | MF | 26 | 50 | 90 |
| Romelu Lukaku Inter Milan | FW | 78 | 30 | 168 |
| Jeremy Doku Manchester City | FW | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid | GK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
π‘ Did You Know?
β‘ Fun Fact
Belgium's "Golden Generation" β De Bruyne, Hazard, Lukaku, Courtois β peaked around 2018β2021 and was ranked #1 in the world for years without ever winning a major tournament.
β‘ Fun Fact
Kevin De Bruyne is widely considered the best midfielder in the world (when healthy). He plays for Manchester City and has won multiple Premier League titles.
β‘ Fun Fact
Belgium finished third at the 2018 World Cup β their best result ever. They'll arrive in 2026 trying to prove this generation can still compete at the very highest level.
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Belgium π§πͺ β FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Guide's Matches