Belgium will head to North America this summer for their fourth consecutive World Cup, aiming to restore their reputation as a top football nation.
Rudi Garcia, appointed in January 2025, leads the Red Devils into the tournament, seeking Belgium's first world title.
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The French coach announced his 26-man squad on Belgian television on May 15.
Belgium qualified by topping UEFA Group J unbeaten, sealing their spot with a 7-0 thrashing of Liechtenstein.
The Red Devils finished third at the 2018 World Cup, their best-ever performance, but crashed out in the group stage in Qatar 2022.
Garcia has gambled on Romelu Lukaku, despite the 33-year-old playing just an hour of competitive football this season.
Belgium's all-time top scorer with 89 international goals last started in February before a hamstring injury.
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Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, and Axel Witsel join Lukaku for a fourth successive finals.
Lille's Matias Fernandez-Pardo, 21, earns his first call-up after committing his international future to Belgium this month.
Juventus striker Lois Openda and Ajax winger Mika Godts both miss out.
Group G and Fixtures
Belgium are drawn in Group G alongside Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand.
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Egypt, led by Mohamed Salah, present the toughest challenge, while New Zealand, ranked 86th by FIFA, appear the most beatable.
- Monday, June 15 – Belgium vs Egypt – Seattle, USA – 8pm BST
- Sunday, June 21 – Belgium vs Iran – Inglewood, USA – 8pm BST
- Friday, June 27 – New Zealand vs Belgium – Vancouver, Canada – 4am BST
