Belgium have begun their World Cup build-up with a 2-0 win over Croatia in Rijeka, a result that saw them finish the friendly on a high note. Zeno Koen Debast is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a muscular leg injury and is targeting availability for the third group match. With the Red Devils keen to preserve this early momentum as they head into their final warm-up and the tournament itself, Belgium will look to keep the winning rhythm alive.
Belgium matches up against Egypt in the World Cup Group G opener at Seattle as the home side. Belgium have won 3 and drawn 1 of their last 4 home games, conceding an average of just 0.75 goals per game. Rudi Garcia's Belgian squad are well-drilled, possess in abundance and have excellent width, and when they play as they should, which is often, they are a joy to watch and are extremely hard to beat. The Red Devils are unbeaten in their last 10 in all competitions, winning seven and drawing three. Garcia, who took over in January 2025, has the ability to mix things up tactically but has favoured a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system for Belgium, which is built around wide overloads, possession dominance and high pressing to control territory and the pace of games. Kevin De Bruyne is the heart of this team and the creative playmaker for this squad, but Romelu Lukaku is the main goal threat.
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