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Belgium's golden generation did not win a cup, but won relevance that the nation longed for. (AP Photo)

Belgium’s golden generation leaves without trophies, but not without relevance

July 11, 2026 7:23 pm

On Friday, the most glorious chapter of Belgian football concluded. The curtain fell on a golden generation that lifted the country from 68th in the FIFA rankings to No. 1 just nine years later.

Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action. (AP)

‘Wanted to continue’: Why injured Courtois didn't agree with Belgium coach

July 11, 2026 2:40 pm

Rudi Garcia decided to bring on Senne Lammens after Thibaut Courtois suffered a leg injury, and the substitute goalkeeper made a mistake that sparked Belgium’s exit

8 language-speaker Lukaku unpacks Belgium 2-1 defeat to Spain in 4 languages

July 11, 2026 12:31 pm

The Belgian grew up speaking French and Flemish dialect, knew English because of music and learnt Lingala owing to his Bantu Congolese heritage; he was asked questions in 4 languages after Spain loss

Brit Michael Oliver will referee the Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal game. (Reuters)

FIFA World Cup: Who are the referees for Spain vs Belgium quarterfinal?

July 10, 2026 7:36 pm

La Roja scraped past Portugal in a tightly contested battle after Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner off the bench. Belgium, meanwhile, were clinical in their 4-1 thrashing of co-hosts USA.

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (9) celebrates following the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

After Folarin Balogun fracas, how Belgium did their talking on the pitch vs USA

July 08, 2026 1:32 am

Romelu Lukaku & his teammates enacted an impromptu dance after the Round of 16 win to mock Donald Trump

Watch: Lukaku and Belgium break into 'Trump dance' after knocking USA out of World Cup

July 07, 2026 12:56 pm

The build-up to the match had already been marred by controversy after US striker Folarin Balogun was cleared to play despite initially receiving a one-match suspension.

USA thrashed Belgium 4-1 in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 match. (AP)

Belgium mock USA after ending World Cup dream: 'Overturn this'

July 07, 2026 5:30 pm

Moments after sealing a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, Belgium's official X account posted a pointed message aimed at the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun.

USA knocked out from World Cup after losing to Belgium 4-1. (AP)

FIFA World Cup: Belgium end US dream to reach the quarter-finals

July 07, 2026 9:14 am

FIFA World Cup: After thrashing USA 4-1 in the round of 16 clash, Belgium will take on Spain in the quarterfinals.

USA beat Belgium in FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match. (AP)

USA knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2026 after 4-1 thrashing by Belgium

July 07, 2026 9:13 am

FIFA World Cup: Belgium cruised into the quarterfinals, setting up a clash with Spain for a place in the last four

After clashing with Leandro Trossard over a misplaced cross, Belgium captain YourI Tielemans banged in the equaliser against Senegal from the winger's cross. (X/AP Photo)

How two teammates fought on pitch, then saved Belgium's World Cup

July 02, 2026 8:07 pm

After clashing with Leandro Trossard over a misplaced cross, Youri Tielemans scores from the winger's cross before converting a 120+4th-minute penalty in Belgium’s astonishing comeback from 2-0 down vs Senegal.