🇧🇪 Belgium
World Cup 2026 | Group G | Power rating | World rank #10
About Belgium
Belgium are a golden-generation side that climbed into the World Cup's top tier. A UEFA side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1930 -10th of the 48 teams -in Group G.
Their best finish was third place at the 2018 World Cup. Quick and incisive, built on individual quality and dangerous counterattacks.
Drawn alongside Iran, Egypt and New Zealand, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Iran. The model lists them 2nd in the group and to reach the Round of 16.
Detailed team profile
Overview
Belgium arrive as a high-end European side in transition, still carrying elite attacking talent.
World Cup history
This is Belgium's 15th World Cup finals appearance. Their best finish was third place in 2018, while their 2022 campaign ended in the group stage.
Recent form
Belgium qualified by winning UEFA Group J and remained unbeaten through the campaign.
2026 World Cup angle
In Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand, Belgium are the clear favorite on paper. The main storyline is whether the post-golden-generation version can turn control and attacking depth into a deep knockout run.