Youri Tielemans
Player Profile
All-time FIFA World Cup appearances: 12
All-time FIFA World Cup goals: 2
FIFA World Cup 2026 appearances: 5
FIFA World Cup 2026 goals: 2
International appearances: 90
International goals: 15
International debut: 7 June 2015 vs France, Friendly 2015
Club: Aston Villa FC (ENG)
*data correct up to the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 2026
Named the captain ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, Youri Tielemans will be expected to play a key role for the Belgians in North America this summer. The Aston Villa midfielder was instrumental for Unai Emery’s Villans once again this season, scoring a stunning volley to get Villa’s opener in their UEFA Europa League final win against Freiburg in Istanbul last month. The 29-year-old is nearing 100 caps for the Belgians and his deliberate, passing style will be key in the heat of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
Belgium Results
Belgium Squad
Belgium Group
| P | GD | Pts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +4 | 5 | |
| 2 | 3 | +2 | 5 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 4 | 3 | -6 | 1 |
