Match Preview: Belgium vs South Africa
Belgium faces South Africa in Group D on June 15, 2026. The match will be played at BC Place in Vancouver. Belgium (FIFA #9) enters as favorites against South Africa (FIFA #31). Both teams are managed by experienced coaches - Domenico Tedesco for Belgium and Hugo Broos for South Africa. This Group D encounter could be crucial for qualification to the knockout rounds.
9
FIFA Ranking
31
UEFA
Confederation
CAF
Domenico Tedesco
Coach
Hugo Broos
3-4-3
Formation
4-2-3-1
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
Belgium
W
D
W
W
L
South Africa
W
D
L
W
D
Head-to-Head Record
5
Total Matches
3
Belgium Wins
2
Draws
0
South Africa Wins
Belgium defeated South Africa 1-0 in their only World Cup meeting at 2002 World Cup.
Last Meeting: Belgium 2-1 South Africa (March 26, 2019)
Friendly
Friendly
Match Prediction & Analysis
Prediction: Belgium Strong Favorite
Belgium 3-0 South Africa
Belgium (#9 FIFA) is heavily favored against South Africa (#31) in Group D. The Red Devils have individual quality throughout but questions remain about their aging squad. South Africa will be organized under Broos but lack firepower. Belgium should control possession and create chances. South Africa will defend deep and counter. Expect Belgium to win comfortably.
Key Factors
- Belgium's superior individual quality
- South Africa's defensive organization
- Belgium needs to win before tougher tests
- Age concerns for Belgium's golden generation
Predicted Starting Lineups
Belgium (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper
Thibaut Courtois
Defenders
Zeno Debast
Wout Faes
Arthur Theate
Midfielders
Timothy Castagne
Amadou Onana
Youri Tielemans
Jérémy Doku
Forwards
Johan Bakayoko
Romelu Lukaku
Leandro Trossard
South Africa (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup will be published 24 hours before kick-off.
Venue Information
BC Place
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Capacity: 54,320
Surface: Artificial turf
Expected Weather
☀️ Partly Cloudy
🌡️ 17°C (63°F)
💧 70%
💨 14 km/h
How to Watch Belgium vs South Africa
United States
FS1
Telemundo
Canada
TSN
RDS
International
FIFA+
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Belgium vs South Africa?
Belgium vs South Africa kicks off on June 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT (3:00 PM ET) at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
Where can I watch Belgium vs South Africa?
The match will be broadcast on FS1 and Telemundo in the USA, RTBF/VRT in Belgium, SABC in South Africa. Streaming on FIFA+.
Is Belgium expected to win?
Yes, Belgium is heavily favored with higher FIFA ranking (#9 vs #31) and much more experienced squad.
Who are Belgium's star players?
Belgium features Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, and Kevin De Bruyne among others from their golden generation.
Can South Africa cause an upset?
It's unlikely but South Africa will be organized defensively and could make Belgium work for the win.