India, May 15 -- Real Madrid legend Thibaut Courtois and midfield icon Kevin de Bruyne are set to lead the Belgium national football team in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The Red Devils unveiled their official 26-man squad for the mega competition, slated to be held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 12. With Rudi Garcia in charge, Belgium can emerge as a dark horse this time, as they still wait for their first World Cup.

Belgium have featured in 13 editions of the multi-nation showpiece. Their best campaign was in 2018 when De Bruyne-inspired star-studded side finished third. They beat England in the third-place playoff to seal the World Cup medals. Belgium also had a good run in the 1986 competition and finished in fourth pla...