Belgium
Belgium's reviewed games suggest a team that can create chances from the right side, set pieces, and late substitutions, while early buildup and opening phases were vulnerable in some matches.
Based on 4 reviewed matches through Jul 1, 2026.
What we keep seeing
Transition windows matter
ThinEgypt's opening goal came from a transition sequence, and it coincided with a 16-30 minute window where Belgium produced no shots.
Red-card reshuffle effects
ThinAfter Ngoy's red card, Belgium reshaped and the next phase saw a drop in attacking volume.
Right lane feeds chance supply
ThinAgainst Iran, Belgium's right lane was the main source of chance supply, with Trossard and De Cuyper both operating high.
Bench changes can lift output
ThinBelgium's substitutions in the Egypt match coincided with a clear rise in shot volume and xG in the closing phases.
Strengths
Chance-volume edge
ThinBelgium produced the larger share of shots and xG against New Zealand across the full match.
Right-lane supply
ThinBelgium's most productive attacking lane against Iran was the right side, where Trossard and De Cuyper operated high and fed chances.
Late aerial box threat
ThinAgainst Egypt, Belgium's late danger leaned on high-value headed chances in the box, especially after Lukaku entered.
Corner threat
ThinBelgium created a meaningful set-piece threat against New Zealand, including five corner shots and one corner goal.
Weaknesses
Early buildup disruption
ThinEgypt's high tackle-and-interception volume constrained Belgium's buildup, especially in the early phases.
Flat opening spell
ThinBelgium's opening phase against Senegal was the weaker window, with only one low-value shot while Senegal generated the sharper start.
Post-red-card dip
ThinAfter Ngoy's red card, Belgium's attacking volume dropped in the next phase.
Opponent plan
Deny
Take away clean early buildup and first-phase progression.
Attack
Apply pressure in the opening phases.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Leandro Trossard
Finishing ThreatHe scored twice before the 72nd minute and finished as Belgium's most productive scorer.
Romelu Lukaku
Chance CreatorHe entered late and recorded a goal and an assist in the same window.
Hans Vanaken
Chance CreatorHe acted as a central creator with one assist, seven key passes, and 50 accurate passes.
Maxim De Cuyper
Width ProviderHe repeatedly operated high on Belgium's right side and contributed to the chance supply.
Thomas Meunier
Chance CreatorHis introduction changed Belgium's right-side supply and ended with an assist and two accurate crosses.
Game evidence
Jul 1, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Senegal · 3-2
Jun 27, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · New Zealand · 1-5
Jun 21, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Iran · 0-0
Iran's Wall Held: Box Protection, a Red Card, and Beiranvand Kept Belgium Scoreless
Jun 15, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Egypt · 1-1