Has Belgium Won the World Cup?
Quick answer: No. Belgium has never won the FIFA World Cup. Best finish: Third place (2018).
Belgium's 'Golden Generation' (Hazard, De Bruyne, Lukaku) never converted talent into a World Cup title — best finish third in 2018. Full squad history and stats: Belgium team page.
Belgium World Cup Record
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| World Cup titles | 0 |
| Appearances | 14 |
| Best finish | Third place (2018) |
Context matters: view Belgium against every title-winning nation on World Cup champions.
Memorable World Cup Moments for Belgium
- 1986: Fourth place in Mexico — Enzo Scifo and the generation that first excited Belgium.
- 2018: Beat Brazil in the quarter-finals; lost to France in the semi; beat England for third.
- 2022: Group stage exit despite high expectations — end of an era.
- 14 World Cup appearances — consistent qualifier without a final.
Closest Belgium Came to Winning
2018 semi-final — lost 1–0 to eventual champions France; closest brush with a final.
Why Fans Ask About Belgium and the World Cup
Belgium topped the FIFA rankings in 2015–2018 — fans expected a title that never came.
How Belgium Compare to World Cup Champions
Belgium's 2018 third place is their peak; they have never reached a World Cup final.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Belgium ever won the World Cup?
No.
Has Belgium won the World Cup?
No. Best finish: Third place (2018).
How many times has Belgium won the World Cup?
0 — zero titles.
How many World Cups has Belgium played?
14 appearances.
What is Belgium's best World Cup finish?
Third place (2018).
Did Belgium win the recent World Cup?
No.