- 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 10
Courtois considers Belgium future after tearful World Cup exit and public rift with coach Garcia
Belgium's goalkeeper was substituted with a thigh injury in the 71st minute of the 2-1 quarter-final loss, a decision by coach Rudi Garcia that he disagreed with and that led to his replacement's costly error.
- 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.
