World Cup 2026: The Red Devils at Lotto Park to move closer to the United States

Players on Belgium’s most popular online betting site, Golden Vegas Sport, know it well: this week is one of the best of the year for football fans. The national team, led by Rudi Garcia, is at the center of all attention.

The win in Liechtenstein was expected. Now the focus is on Sunday’s clash against Kazakhstan. With the Heysel pitch in poor condition, the match will instead take place at Anderlecht’s Lotto Park. Victory is a must.

That’s the consequence of their draw in North Macedonia in the first qualifying match for the 2026 World Cup. The Red Devils cannot afford any more mistakes, especially at home. Here’s everything you need to know about this match to bet in the best possible way and aim for the jackpot.

Can Belgium win the 2026 World Cup?

The question may sound provocative. Especially since Belgium is not yet qualified for the 2026 World Cup, having only started the qualifiers in June due to the Nations League, while others began in March. And the team is still haunted by a humiliating early elimination nearly four years ago.

Everyone, however, remembers with nostalgia the 2018 edition in Russia, where Belgium was knocked out in the semi-final by France — just two wins away from a monumental triumph and the greatest achievement in Belgian sports history.

This week, Romelu Lukaku, absent from the squad due to injury, looked back on that confrontation against France. “My biggest regret? The 2018 World Cup: we should have gone for the title. What happened? We didn’t prepare set pieces… Samuel Umtiti came to the near post, headed it, and it was over. I’m not here to make friends, I’m just telling the truth. I’m not lying.”

Six years later, after this rare and surprising confession, will Youri Tielemans, now the new captain, and his teammates prepare every tactical detail to win the World Cup? With odds currently at 35, it’s certainly worth a look!

*Odds are subject to change. End of event: June 11, 6 PM.

But before dreaming of lifting the most prestigious trophy, Rudi Garcia’s men must overcome Wales, their main rival for the top spot in the qualifying group.

To do so, they will need to beat Kazakhstan. Offensively, Belgium remains dangerous even without Lukaku and with Fofana not at his best. The Red Devils combine creativity and consistency in front of goal (2.5 goals per match on average), while Kazakhstan shows far more modest numbers (1 goal per match).

Kazakhstan has already suffered several defeats, notably in Wales and at home against North Macedonia. And Belgium has already shown, as against Ukraine in the Nations League play-offs, that they are ruthless at home. Same scenario on Sunday?

*Odds are subject to change. End of event: September 7, 8:45 PM

Even if Kazakhstan doesn’t have a golden generation and should, in theory, be a formality, caution is advised. In European competition, Kairat Almaty managed to pass four qualifying rounds. The Kazakhs will play in the Champions League.

Belgium’s defense must watch out for Dastan Satpaev, striker of this team, who will join Chelsea in a year. He will be the main threat, while in Belgium, new players like Charles Vanhoutte and Joaquin Seys — the latter rested against Liechtenstein — are expected to feature.

Given the gap between the Red Devils and their opponent, it’s reasonable to think that Batshuayi and his teammates should go all out in attack to boost their goal difference, which could prove decisive. Will Belgium manage to win by at least two goals?

*Odds are subject to change. End of event: September 7, 8:45 PM

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