Belgium vs Wales Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (UEFA)

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Belgium and Wales have faced off a number of times in recent years, with this fixture pitting them against each other in Group J of FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Kick-off date/time: 9 June 2025 at 7:45 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – BBC / US – Not televised

How to watch online: UK – BBC iPlayer & the BBC Sport website / US – Fubo

Key stats

• Belgium are unbeaten in their previous eight international matches at home against Wales (W5 D3).
• Belgium are unbeaten in their last 29 World Cup qualifying matches (W23 D6), since a 2-0 away defeat against Estonia in October 2009.
• Belgium are unbeaten in their last 15 World Cup qualifying matches at home (W12 D3). They have won the six most recent.
• Wales are unbeaten in their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches (W8 D4).
• Excluding penalty shoot-outs, Wales have lost only one of their last 19 international matches (W9 D9).

Belgium vs Wales prediction

Belgium's first 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier ended in disappointment on Friday as North Macedonia equalised late on to deny Rudi Garcia's side victory in their Group J opener.

With the section looking like it could be a competitive one, Garcia will look at this fixture against current leaders Wales as an important one, particularly as the visitors have made a positive start to their own campaign.

Wales delivered a professional performance on Friday to defeat Liechtenstein 3-0 and make it seven points from a possible nine so far. They are now unbeaten in their nine games since Craig Bellamy succeeded Rob Page last July.

There is plenty of recent history between these two nations as they have contested fixtures across a variety of different competitions. It can be argued that Belgium are something of a fading force in European football, but they will still pose a danger to the hosts. However, given the confidence of Bellamy's men right now, a draw would not be a surprising outcome. 

Belgium vs Wales tip: Draw