1986
Mexico
1986
AdidasFourth place
Deep red shirt with three-stripe shoulder detail and a plain crest — classic mid-80s Adidas template.
Belgium reached their first-ever World Cup semi-final, losing 2-0 to Maradona-era Argentina.
2002
South Korea/Japan
2002
NikeRound of 16
Bright red Nike shirt with yellow and black trim matching the national flag colours.
Belgium reached the round of 16 before losing to eventual champions Brazil.
2014
Brazil
2014
BurrdaQuarter-finals
Retro-inspired plain red shirt with a gold crest, echoing the 1984 classic. Became one of the collector shirts of the cycle.
The Golden Generation arrived at the World Cup and reached the quarter-finals before losing to Argentina.
2018
Russia
2018
AdidasThird place
Sharper Adidas red home with yellow diagonal pattern, heavily linked to the 1984 classic via a diamond pattern subtlety.
Belgium came from 0-2 down to beat Japan 3-2 in the round of 16, then beat Brazil in the quarters with a De Bruyne masterclass before losing to France in the semis. Third place, their best ever finish.
2022
Qatar
2022
AdidasGroup stage
Red home with a bold flame pattern across the shirt. The away kit became controversial when FIFA asked for the word "Love" to be removed from the collar.
The Golden Generation ended in a whimper — a shock group-stage exit behind Morocco and Croatia.
2026
USA/Mexico/Canada
2026
AdidasCurrent kit
Current-cycle Belgium home shirt for the 2026 tournament.
The archive continues on the live 2026 Belgium team page.
Frequently asked questions
Have Belgium ever won the World Cup?
No. Belgium reached the semi-finals in 1986 and finished third in 2018, their best ever World Cup finish with the Golden Generation.
Who makes Belgium's kit?
Adidas have made the Belgium national team kit since 2014.
Why are Belgium called the Red Devils?
The nickname dates from 1906 when a journalist described the red-shirted Belgium team playing three internationals in three days as "red devils". It stuck.
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