ESP 16%
FRA 12%
ARG 12%
BRA 11%
ENG 10%
Tournament outlook
As of July 20, 2026, Belgium have a 3% market-implied probability of winning the 2026 World Cup (+3233), the 11th-best odds of any team, based on live model estimates.
The golden generation is fading, but De Bruyne, Doku and Lukaku still terrify defences. How well the back line holds up will decide their ceiling.
Managed by Rudi Garcia, Belgium head into the 2026 World Cup in Group G, where they face Egypt, Iran, New Zealand. With a FIFA ranking of #9, expectations are calibrated accordingly, but tournament football has a way of rewriting the script.
Key players
Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Belgium national team.
Jérémy Baffour Doku is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester City and the Belgium national team.
Romelu Lukaku Bolingoli is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Belgium national team.
Strengths & weaknesses
▲ Strengths
- Match-winning individuals
- Attacking creativity
- Experience
▼ Weaknesses
- Ageing defence
- Cohesion after a generational reset
How far can Belgium go?
Belgium are genuine contenders. Hit form at the right moment and a deep run, even the final, is well within reach. Follow our matchup previews and live odds throughout the group stage to track their progress.
