Belgium

FIFA Ranking #4Coach Rudi GarciaBEL

Team quick answers

What group is Belgium in at World Cup 2026?

Belgium are in Group G with Egypt, Iran, New Zealand. The group is a four-team round-robin.

Who coaches Belgium and what is their FIFA ranking?

Belgium are coached by Rudi Garcia, are FIFA-ranked #4, and use the team code BEL.

When does Belgium's group-stage campaign start?

Belgium's first group match is against Egypt on June 15, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle. Their full group-stage window runs June 15, 2026 — June 27, 2026.

How can Belgium reach the knockout stage?

Belgium advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group G. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.

Team profile

Belgium arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a top-tier global power, ranked #4 in the FIFA world rankings. Rudi Garcia leads the squad after qualifying through the UEFA qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group G, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots. Confederation: UEFA (Europe) — the confederation with the largest WC2026 contingent at 16 teams. Belgium's qualification campaign placed them among the 16 sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament. Belgium share Group G with Egypt, Iran, New Zealand. Average FIFA rank of the group: #42. Belgium's group-stage campaign runs from June 15, 2026 to June 27, 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks. FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.