Rudi Garcia Announces Belgium's 26-Man Squad for 2026 World Cup

Belgian national team coach Rudi Garcia has officially announced the 26-player roster for the Red Devils' campaign in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The announcement, made on May 15, 2026, marks the start of Belgium's participation in the tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The selected squad features prominent stars such as Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, and Romelu Lukaku, despite recent concerns regarding Lukaku's lack of playing time at Napoli and Zeno Debast's injury status. Notable absences from the list include goalkeepers Matz Sels and Senne Lammens' competitor De Cat, as well as attackers Loïs Openda and Jérémy Godts. The roster includes a mix of experienced veterans like Axel Witsel and Timothy Castagne, alongside younger talents such as Jeremy Doku and Charles De Ketelaere. A new addition to the squad was also highlighted, though specific details on the debutant were not elaborated in the summary text. This selection resolves weeks of speculation surrounding the final composition of the team as they prepare for the global competition scheduled from June 11 to July 19.