Romelu Lukaku
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- Oct 1
De Bruyne and Lewandowski lead Nations League wins as Zidane draws in home debut
Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in Belgium's 3-0 win over Turkey, while Robert Lewandowski netted a hat trick for Poland and Edin Džeko retired after 152 caps.
- Sep 18
Mark van Bommel names first Belgium squad for Nations League with two debutants
Belgium manager Mark van Bommel announced his squad in Tubize for four Nations League matches, calling up debutants Jari De Busser and Kyriani Sabbe while Thibaut Courtois sits out.
- Sep 17
Axel Witsel retires from Belgium national team after 140 caps and 18 years
The 37-year-old OGC Nice midfielder announced his permanent international retirement on Wednesday after registering 140 appearances and 12 goals across seven international tournaments for the Red Devils.
- Sep 10
Fenerbahce retain Ismail Kartal as coach after president rejects resignation
Fenerbahce have confirmed Ismail Kartal will stay as technical director following a 1-1 draw with AS Roma, as president Aziz Yildirim refused to accept his post-match resignation.
- Aug 12
Romelu Lukaku transfers from Napoli to Fenerbahçe for approximately 6 million euros
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, 33, completes a transfer from Napoli to Fenerbahçe after a difficult second season in Italy marked by injury, limited playing time and conflict with coach Antonio Conte.
- Jul 25
Mark van Bommel appointed Belgium head coach until Euro 2028, brings Zenden and Martens as assistants
The 49-year-old Dutchman succeeds Rudi Garcia just over a week after Belgium's World Cup quarterfinal exit, signing a contract through the 2028 European Championship in the UK and Ireland.
- Jul 11
Spain's perfect defence faces Belgium's golden generation in World Cup quarter-final clash
The European champions entered the match at So-Fi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, having not conceded a goal in five tournament outings, while Belgium hoped to rediscover the form that took them to the 2018 semi-finals.
- Jul 7
Belgium's Amadou Onana suffers ACL tear in World Cup win over USA, out of tournament
Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during the 4-1 last-16 victory over the United States, ending his World Cup and sidelining him for months.
- Jul 7
Belgium routs USA 4-1 in World Cup last 16 after Trump's intervention fails to save host nation
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and a goalkeeping error gifted Belgium a third goal as the Red Devils knocked the United States out of their home World Cup with a 4-1 win in Seattle.
- Jul 4
USMNT's World Cup dream crushed by Belgium 4-1 after red card scandal and political firestorm
A 4-1 loss to Belgium ended the host's run, but it was the overturning of Folarin Balogun's suspension after Trump's petition that turned a knockout match into a diplomatic incident.
- Jul 2
Belgium's late blitz and Tielemans penalty sink Senegal 3-2 in extra-time World Cup thriller
Belgium rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time, advancing to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
- Jul 1
Belgium stuns Senegal 3-2 after extra time with latest goal in World Cup history, a 125th-minute penalty from Tielemans
Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute, the latest goal ever scored at a men's World Cup, to complete Belgium's 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal in the round of 32 at Seattle's Lumen Field after trailing 0-2 until the 86th minute.
- Jun 27
Cape Verde reaches World Cup last 16 in historic debut as Belgium, Spain, Senegal also advance
First-time World Cup participants Cape Verde secured a remarkable spot in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to top their group and Spain edged out Uruguay.
- Jun 27
Belgium demolish New Zealand 5-1 to top Group 7 and reach World Cup last 32
Belgium secured top spot in Group 7 with a crushing 5-1 win over New Zealand, booking their place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
- Jun 22
Cape Verde holds Uruguay to 2-2 draw, Spain cruises past Saudi Arabia, Belgium frustrated by Iran in World Cup group stage
World Cup debutant Cape Verde followed its goalless draw with Spain by holding Uruguay 2-2 in Miami, while Spain thrashed Saudi Arabia 4-0 and ten-man Belgium was held 0-0 by Iran.
- Jun 15
Lukaku’s instant impact rescues Belgium as Egypt own goal forces Group G draw
Romelu Lukaku’s immediate off‑the‑bench pressure forced a 66th‑minute own goal by Egypt’s Mohamed Hany, earning Belgium a 1‑1 draw after Emam Ashour’s first‑half stunner in Seattle.
- Jun 15
Belgium draws 1-1 with Egypt in World Cup group opener after late own goal rescues Red Devils
Belgium and Egypt played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group 7 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Egyptians took a first-half lead through Ashour's powerful strike, but a second-half own goal forced by Romelu Lukaku salvaged a point for the Red Devils.
- Jun 15
Belgium begins World Cup campaign against Egypt as Garcia's revitalized side rides 13-match unbeaten run into Seattle opener
Belgium enters the 2026 World Cup on a 13-match unbeaten streak under coach Rudi Garcia, taking on Mohamed Salah's Egypt tonight at Lumen Field in Seattle. The Group G opener pits two favorites against each other in temperatures forecast to reach 34°C.
- May 25
Toxic Industrial Fire in Tubize Releases Asbestos, Disrupts Belgian World Cup Camp
An industrial fire at a textile warehouse in Tubize, Belgium, released toxic asbestos-laden smoke on Monday, prompting shelter-in-place orders for six communes and forcing the Belgian national football team to scale back World Cup preparations.
