Belgium manager Rudi Garcia has officially unveiled his 26-man roster for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, opting for a strategic blend of veteran experience and emerging young talent.
Headlining the selection are key veterans Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, who both made the final cut despite battling ongoing fitness issues at Napoli.
The decision underscores Garcia’s intent to maintain a competitive transition, keeping historic dressing-room leaders alongside a wave of dynamic players born between 2001 and 2002.
The highly anticipated squad also rewards in-form talent, featuring Lille’s standout forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, who earned his maiden international call-up.
Real Madrid shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois returns to anchor the defense, while dynamic Premier League wingers Jérémy Doku and Leandro Trossard are set to provide explosive attacking threats on the flanks.
Determined to move past their disappointing group-stage exit at Qatar 2022, the Red Devils are scheduled to navigate a highly competitive Group G alongside Egypt, IR Iran, and New Zealand.
Belgium 2026 World Cup squad in full
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Strasbourg, on loan from Chelsea).
Defenders: Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Zeno Debast (Sporting CP), Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton), Koni De Winter (Milan), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Thomas Meunier (Lille), Nathan Ngoy (Lille), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt).
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Axel Witsel (Girona).
Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City), Matias Fernandez Pardo (Lille), Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), Dodi Lukebakio (Benfica),
Diego Moreira (Strasbourg), Alexis Saelemaekers (Milan), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal).