Belgium: Full of Confidence Against a Weak Tunisia Yesterday

With Jérémy Doku and Romelu Lukaku, the Red Devils gained confidence with a decisive 5-0 victory over a weak Tunisia on Saturday, just before heading to Seattle where they will play their first Group G match against Egypt on June 15.

Unbeaten in thirteen matches (including nine wins), Rudi Garcia has successfully revitalized Belgium following their initial loss to Ukraine (1-3 on March 20, 2025, in the first leg of the Nations League playoffs). The French coach has achieved both of his goals (staying in League A of the Nations League and qualifying for the World Cup) and is ready to face his first global challenge with a reinvigorated team.

After winning 2-0 against Croatia on Tuesday and 5-0 against Tunisia on Saturday, the Red Devils have prepared optimally for their departure to Seattle on Monday, aiming to finish first in Group G (Egypt, Iran, New Zealand) with two high-level offensive forces.

Doku, the X-Factor

Jérémy Doku, the Manchester City winger, was phenomenal against Tunisia. He assisted Leandro Trossard (1-0, 28th minute) and forced Sabri Lamouchi to replace Khalil Ayari (45th minute). He also caused Ismaël Gharbi's red card (62nd minute). "Jérémy is becoming increasingly decisive," Garcia stated. "I learned against Wales (4-3 on June 9, 2025) that he scored his first goal for the national team in four years. I thought it was a joke. Over the last eighteen months, he has made significant progress and has become a starter for his club. His play is of very high intensity. When he dribbles, he moves quickly. Opponents are aware and double or triple team him. In one-on-one situations, he is unstoppable. Defenders try to cut off his passing lanes and do so effectively, yet he still finds solutions. He is becoming a very important player, not just for the national team. The World Cup will showcase his talent."

Lukaku, the "Miracle"

The Belgian staff is carefully managing the rehabilitation of their top scorer, Romelu Lukaku (33 years old, 90 goals), who has played only sixty-four minutes this season at Napoli due to a thigh injury. On Saturday, he stepped up his pace with twenty-seven minutes on the pitch, having already scored on Tuesday in Croatia. "It's a miracle that I'm here," admits "Big Rom." "I'm very proud of this. I'm just trying to have fun. This team looks good. We are ready for the competition. I don't want to say too much. I've learned to be patient. With the results, I feel no pressure. I'm happy to be here. In any other situation, I wouldn't have been. We've scored seven goals without conceding any this week. We'll continue to improve. Now, the real work begins with this World Cup and this new generation. It won't be my last."