Belgium Overview

Explained: Why ALL squad players must join World Cup pre-match anthems

FIFA has announced a significant protocol modification that will see every squad member take part in the pre-match national anthems at the upcoming World Cup. Moving away from traditional sporting custom, football's global governing body has mandated that both starting line-ups and substitutes congregate together on the pitch ahead of kick-off.

Last Dance: Legends playing at their final World Cup in '26

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a historic tournament, unlike any that have come before it. Expanded to 48 teams for the first time and spread across three countries - the United States, Canada and Mexico - it promises to be the biggest spectacle in the competition’s near-100-year history.

Why a Belgium superfan is driving across USA for World Cup

El Manawy will head to his fourth World Cup this summer, and after taking on an ambitious journey in 2022, his goals for next month are loftier.

Lukaku scores his 90th Belgium goal in win over Croatia

Romelu Lukaku reached yet another historic milestone as Belgium secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Croatia in their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The Napoli striker came off the bench to silence any doubts over his match fitness, netting a landmark 90th goal for his country to seal the result in Rijeka.

Croatia vs Belgium: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Friendlies match between Croatia and Belgium, as well as kick-off time and team news

RANKED: 100 most iconic moments in World Cup history

The World Cup has had no shortage of iconic moments across nearly 100 years of history. Every four years, billions of fans congregate to watch a tournament that has provided more drama, heartbreak and joy than any other event in sporting history. Football's grandest stage, the World Cup has always offered a platform for legends to be born, but it has also seen reputations destroyed and the downfall of so many famous faces.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
7	Getafe	38	15	6	17	32	38	-6	51	W L W D L
8	Rayo Vallecano	38	12	14	12	41	44	-3	50	W W D D W
9	Valencia	38	13	10	15	46	55	-9	49	W W D W L
10	Real Sociedad	38	11	13	14	59	61	-2	46	D L D D L
11	Espanyol	38	12	10	16	43	55	-12	46	D W W L L

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