Belgium Match Results — Pool B
DateOpponentScoreResult
Aug 15Malaysia 🇲🇾TBDTBD
Aug 19Germany 🇩🇪TBDTBD
Aug 21France 🇫🇷TBDTBD
Belgium's Hockey World Cup 2026 — Campaign Analysis
Belgium is the defending co-champion at the Hockey World Cup 2026 — and they are playing on home soil at Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre. The combination of a world-class squad (led by three-time World Player of the Year Arthur Van Doren) and a home crowd of 8,000 passionate Belgian fans makes Belgium one of the two hottest favourites for the title alongside the Netherlands.
Coach Michel Van den Heuvel has maintained the Red Lions' defensive solidity (the tightest defence in Europe during the 2025-26 Pro League) while developing a more fluid attacking structure that allows forwards like Alexander Stadler to receive balls in deeper positions. Belgium's Pool B campaign begins on August 15 against Malaysia — a match they are expected to win comfortably — before the blockbuster Germany clash on August 19.
Coach Michel Van den Heuvel has maintained the Red Lions' defensive solidity (the tightest defence in Europe during the 2025-26 Pro League) while developing a more fluid attacking structure that allows forwards like Alexander Stadler to receive balls in deeper positions. Belgium's Pool B campaign begins on August 15 against Malaysia — a match they are expected to win comfortably — before the blockbuster Germany clash on August 19.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Belgium's results at Hockey World Cup 2026?
Belgium's Pool B results will be updated here after each match. They play Malaysia (Aug 15), Germany (Aug 19), and France (Aug 21) at Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre.
Is Belgium playing at home at Hockey World Cup 2026?
Yes. Belgium's Pool B matches are at the Belfius Hockey Arena in Wavre — essentially a home ground. Belgium is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.
Did Belgium win the Hockey World Cup recently?
Yes — Belgium won the Hockey World Cup 2023 in Bhubaneswar/Rourkela. They are the defending champions.
Who is Belgium's best player at the 2026 World Cup?
Arthur Van Doren — three-time FIH World Player of the Year and Belgium's sweeper-libero — is widely considered their most important player.
When is Belgium vs Germany at Hockey World Cup 2026?
Belgium vs Germany is on August 19, 2026 at 14:00 CEST (17:30 IST) at Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre.