Belgium
Belgium's reviewed matches suggest a side that can create in bursts and through multiple routes, but whose buildup and shot balance swing sharply from game to game.
6 reviewed matches through Jul 10, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every match the team played.
What we keep seeing
Opening phases can swing either way
StrongThe first 15 minutes have gone both ways: Belgium was fast against the USA, but Senegal had the sharper opening spell.
Belgium has multiple end-product sources
StrongDe Ketelaere and Trossard both delivered decisive attacking output in separate games, so Belgium are not leaning on one scorer alone.
Shot and xG balance can swing hard
StrongBelgium have been on both sides of major shot and xG edges, from New Zealand to Spain.
Strengths
Fast first-15 pressure
ThinBelgium opened the USA match with 8 shots and 1.39 xG in 15 minutes, so they can impose a game early.
Chance volume can scale
ThinAgainst New Zealand, Belgium turned 55% possession into 35 shots and 3.65 xG.
Corners can become danger
ThinBelgium created a real corner threat against New Zealand, with five corner shots worth 0.83 xG and a Trossard goal.
Direct breaks remain in the mix
ThinAgainst Spain, Belgium generated a limited but real fast-break threat.
Weaknesses
Early buildup can be disrupted
ThinEgypt's tackles and interceptions kept Belgium from building cleanly in the early phases.
Opening spells can lag
ThinBelgium had only one low-value shot in the first 15 minutes against Senegal.
Shot balance can tilt against them
ThinSpain produced the larger shot and xG share across the full match.
Post-red-card output dipped
ThinAfter the red card, Belgium's reshuffle was followed by a dip in attacking volume in the next phase.
Opponent plan
ThinDeny
Clean early buildup.
Attack
Pressure the opening phase and early buildup.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Leandro Trossard
Width ProviderThinHe repeatedly operated high on the right and contributed to chance supply against Iran, while also scoring twice against New Zealand.
Hans Vanaken
Chance CreatorThinHe stayed relevant after an early first-half substitution and also supplied seven key passes plus one assist against New Zealand.
Romelu Lukaku
Finishing ThreatThinHe was tied to Belgium's late aerial box threat against Egypt and then produced a goal-and-assist burst off the bench against New Zealand.
Charles De Ketelaere
Finishing ThreatThinHe scored twice and added an assist against the USA.
Nicolas Raskin
Defensive AnchorThinHe paired ball-winning duties with one assist, giving Belgium a useful two-way midfield option in the USA match.
Reviewed games
Spain 2-1 Belgium: A One-Goal Margin That Hid a Two-Goal Problem
Jul 10, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Spain · 2-1
Charles De Ketelaere Does Not Need the Ball to Ruin You
Jul 7, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · USA · 1-4
Belgium Won. The Chance Balance Didn't.
Jul 1, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Senegal · 3-2
Belgium's 5-1 Ran on Multiple Engines
Jun 27, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · New Zealand · 1-5
Iran's Wall Held: Box Protection, a Red Card, and Beiranvand Kept Belgium Scoreless
Jun 21, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Iran · 0-0
Egypt Made Belgium Pay for Avoiding the Argument
Jun 15, 2026 · World Cup 2026 · Egypt · 1-1