Hans Vanaken, another of the eight subs that Belgium used, headed ​Tielemans’ 74th-minute corner ​against the ⁠crossbar

Fresh from ‌Premier League title success, Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard now wants to play a significant role for Belgium at the World Cup.

Group G is up next as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse preview every group at the World Cup. Will Kevin De Bruyne and Belgium bring the magic and go on a run? What do the guys expect from Mohamed Salah and Egypt?

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia is looking to temper any expectations about a possible return to form for Romelu Lukaku, who netted a ​90th goal for his country this week.

View the play-by-play for the Croatia vs. Belgium game played on June 02, 2026 including descriptions for each play in the game.

Belgium's Amadou Onana successfully transitioned from his usual midfield role to center-back in a friendly against Croatia, a strategic shift ahead of the World Cup. Onana expressed willingness to adapt to different positions for the team's success,

Luke Wileman, Steven Caldwell and Jason de Vos explain why they expect Belgium to come out on top of Group G, and what they expect from New Zealand and Egypt.