Belgium — Fixtures, Results & How to Watch

2026 World Cup rosters: Predicting starting XIs for contenders

With under 100 days to go until the 2026 World Cup, how do all the major contenders -- and the three co-hosts -- look in terms of rosters and starters? We break down how things stand as the countdown heats up.

Mar 4, 2026 · ESPN

Spain, France lead World Cup 2026 Power Rankings, 100 days out

With 100 days until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut? And who do we think will challenge hardest?

Mar 3, 2026 · ESPN

Are Belgium past their prime for the World Cup?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down ESPN FC's World Cup Power Rankings and debate which teams they feel don't belong in the top 15.

Mar 3, 2026 · ESPN

Romelu Lukaku in tears after ending emotional goal drought

An emotional Romelu Lukaku fought back tears after scoring his first goal of a season that has brought both extreme professional and personal struggles.

Feb 28, 2026 · ESPN

Eden Hazard names his most underrated teammate, and his best goal

Eden Hazard has looked to a fellow Belgium international when asked to name his most underrated teammate.

Feb 16, 2026 · ESPN