Belgium national football team
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Belgium national football team, translated into English and compared across sources. 28 recent stories.
Mbappe and Haaland Set for First National-Team Clash as World Cup Group Stage Reaches Final Round
France-Norway and Belgium-New Zealand headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday at 22:00. Egypt can win Group T and reach the knockout stage for the firs…
Tunisia’s coaching chaos goes far beyond one World Cup rout
Tunisia fired Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden and hired Hervé Renard, only to lose 4-0 in his first match. The article says the real crisis is inside the federation, whe…
Iran asks FIFA to bar Pride symbols from Seattle World Cup match
Iran has asked FIFA to ban Pride symbols and related activities from its June 26 World Cup match against Egypt in Seattle. FIFA has not responded officially, and president Gianni…
Roberto Martinez Faces Questions Over Portugal’s Golden Generation at World Cup 2026
Portugal opened World Cup 2026 with a disappointing 1:1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston. Roberto Martinez was criticized for cautious tactics, benching ke…
Iran Football Draw Becomes a Political Message Amid U.S. Talks
Iran drew Belgium 0-0 at the 2026 World Cup, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand starring. Parliament speaker and nuclear negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf turned the result into…
Yamal, Salah, and Helio Varela headline a night of World Cup action
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0, Egypt defeated New Zealand 3-1, and Cape Verde drew Uruguay 2-2 in a busy World Cup night. Helio Varela became the first Israeli-league player to scor…
Yamal scores early as Spain crush Saudi Arabia in World Cup action
Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 in overnight World Cup action, with Lamine Yamal scoring early in his first tournament start. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Hassan Tambakti a…
Yamal scores as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia in World Cup action
Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup play, with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring in his first start and Mikel Oyarzabal adding two goals. Elsewhere, New Zealand defeated Egypt…
Cape Verde Stuns Again as Belgium and Uruguay Slip in World Cup Action
Cape Verde drew 2-2 with Uruguay after Helio Varela of Maccabi Tel Aviv scored a historic equalizer. Belgium were held 0-0 by Iran, while Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 to move toward…
Salah Inspires Egypt to First-Ever World Cup Win
Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver on June 22, 2026, for its first World Cup win ever. Mohamed Salah scored and assisted, and Egypt moved to the top of Group Z with four poin…
Belgium and Iran Play Out Goalless Draw as Qualification Remains Open
Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 at the World Cup on Sunday, with Alireza Beiranvand starring for Iran. A disallowed Mehdi Taremi goal and Nathan Ngoy’s red card were key moments, and qu…
World Cup red cards surge to match the last two tournaments combined
Belgium lost Nathan N'Goyi to a straight red in the 66th minute at the 2026 World Cup. That made it eight reds in the tournament, equal to the total from the 2018 and 2022 World C…
Iran Fans Face Boos and Anti-Regime Protests Again in Los Angeles
Iran was booed again during its anthem before a 2026 World Cup match against Belgium in Los Angeles. Outside SoFi Stadium, 300 to 500 anti-regime protesters demonstrated, while re…
World Cup Day 11: Spain Need a Win, Iran Face Another Political Test
World Cup 2026 Day 11 features Spain needing a win over Saudi Arabia after a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde. Iran play Belgium in Inglewood amid political tension, while Uruguay, New Ze…
Spain leans on Lamine Yamal, while Iran braces for boos
Spain’s 0-0 draw with Cape Verde has deepened pressure on a team relying heavily on injured teenager Lamine Yamal. The preview also says Belgium faces Iran in Los Angeles, where I…
Roberto Martinez Faces Scrutiny After Portugal Draw, as Critics Recall Belgium Exit
Roberto Martinez is under criticism in Portugal after a 1-1 draw, with local media saying he ignored Cristiano Ronaldo’s poor form. The article links the backlash to Martinez’s ea…
Portugal’s Ronaldo Dilemma Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo goes into the 2026 World Cup aged 41 after winning his first Saudi title with Al Nassr and scoring 28 league goals. The article asks whether Portugal still needs…
From Zinedine Zidane’s Shadow, Luca Zidane Steps Into the World Cup for Algeria
Luca Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane, will make his World Cup debut for Algeria on June 16, 2026, against Argentina. After years of pressure and a recent injury scare, he reach…
Egypt Coach Hossam Hassan Goes Viral for Hugging Assistant Referee at World Cup
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan went viral during his team’s 1-1 World Cup draw with Belgium on Monday. He hugged an assistant referee in protest after Egypt was denied what appeared to…
Iran, Belgium and Saudi Arabia all drop points in a dramatic World Cup night
Iran drew 2-2 with New Zealand amid anti-regime protests in the stands. Belgium and Saudi Arabia also drew, 1-1 with Egypt and Uruguay respectively, as favorites dropped points in…
Belgium held to frustrating 1-1 draw by Egypt in World Cup opener
Belgium began the 2026 World Cup with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Egypt in Seattle. Imam Ashour scored for Egypt in the 20th minute, and Mohamed Hany's own goal earned Belgiu…
Belgium Slated After Conceding Equalizer Against Egypt
Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt on June 15, 2026, and drew sharp criticism for conceding to Imam Ashour. Belgian pundits blamed defensive lapses, poor positioning by Thomas Meunier, a…
Reports: Tunisia Sacks Coach After 5-1 Loss to Sweden
Tunisia have reportedly dismissed coach Sami Trabelsi after a 5-1 loss to Sweden in Monterrey. Former international Wahbi Khazri is expected to serve as interim coach while Tunisi…
World Cup Day 5: Spain Opens Against Cape Verde as Iran’s Match Draws Political Attention
Spain begins its 2026 World Cup campaign against debutant Cape Verde, while Belgium faces Egypt and Uruguay plays Saudi Arabia. The day’s most politically charged match is Iran ve…
Iran Arrives in the U.S. for the First Time as World Cup Tensions Shadow Opening Match
Iran arrived in the United States for the first time ahead of its opening World Cup match, after relocating its training camp to Mexico and receiving 24-hour entry visas. Mehdi Ta…
Egypt Coach Puts Barcelona Teen Abdelkarim in Salah’s Succession Plan
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan says 18-year-old Hamza Abdelkarim, now a permanent Barcelona player, could eventually replace Mohamed Salah. Abdelkarim made his Egypt debut in May and m…
FIFA Tightens Kit Rules, Forcing Egypt to Alter World Cup Shirt
FIFA has ordered Egypt to change its World Cup shirt before its opening match, banning the seven stars above the badge and gold lettering. The same stricter kit rules also forced…
Haiti returns to the World Cup with a rare chance to dream
Haiti is returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1974, opening against Scotland and also facing Brazil and Morocco. The team and its supporters are treating the tourna…