Belgium is preparing for its fifteenth World Cup appearance, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada in 2026. The 'Red Devils' hope to finally reach a long-elusive final, as their 'golden generation' of star players comes to an end. In 2018, Belgium achieved its best-ever World Cup result in Russia, finishing third after losing to France in the semi-finals and then beating England in the third-place playoff. Previously, the team had secured a fourth-place finish at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
Belgium's World Cup history is a mix of memorable highs and frustrating lows. The team finished last in its group at its debut in the 1930 tournament in Uruguay. In 1986, Belgium reached the semi-finals for the first time, where they were defeated by Diego Maradona's Argentina. In 2018, the team achieved its best-ever result, finishing third. However, there have also been disappointments, such as their early exit from the group stage at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
