Our prediction for this World Cup 2026 match:
Liechtenstein
Match Time & Date:
4 September 2025
19:45
Prediction: 0-4
Belgium
David faces Goliath at Rheinpark Stadion as Liechtenstein and Belgium lock horns in an eagerly-awaited World Cup qualifier. Liechtenstein are on a six-game losing in all competitions and they face yet another uphill task against Belgium. Given Liechtenstein’s shaky defence and difficulties at the back, we do not believe that the underdogs are capable of making a miracle in Thursday’s encounter.
The Red Devils, on the other hand, aim to build on a thrilling 4-3 win over Wales and given Liechtenstein’s defensive struggles, we predict that Rudi Garcia’s troops are going to emerge triumphant in the Rheinpark Stadion clash. Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku has been ruled out with injury, but his teammate Kevin De Bruyne made the cut as well as Leandro Trossard (Arsenal), Jeremy Doku (Man City), and Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa). It has to be noted that Liechtenstein and Belgium meet for the first time in a competitive match.
Highlighted Player (Youri Tielemans):
Youri Tielemans is a product of Anderlecht football academy. The prolific midfielder was born on May 7, 1997 in Sint-Pieters-Leeuw and he is regarded as one of the most talented Belgian players. Tielemans signed his first professional contract with Anderlecht at the age of 16 and in 2013 he made his first-team debut for the club.
The Belgian starlet came as a substitute in a 3-2 loss to Lokeren in the national championship. Youri Tielemans was making progress week by week and he quickly established himself as a first-team regular. The 176-cm-tall footballer scored 26 goals in 139 appearances in the league for Anderlecht and in 2017 he signed a five-year deal with Ligue 1 side Monaco.
Tielemans joined les Rouges et Blancs for a fee of around €25 million. Speaking of his international career, the Monaco midfielder made his senior debut for Belgium in a 1-1 draw with Netherlands (9.9.2016.). He came as a substitute ten minutes before the final whistle, replacing Steven Defour.
Highlighted Team (Belgium):
Present on the international stage since 1904, Belgium national team have had plenty of ups and downs in the past, finishing as runners up at the 1980 European Championship in Italy. The Red Devils also won the third place on home soil at the 1972 tournament, while they enjoyed some success at the World Cup finals as well.
Belgium qualified for 12 World Cup tournaments, reaching the semi-finals in 1986 and quarter-finals at the 2014 tournament in Brazil. It is the generation that played in Brazil that is believed to be the most talented team since the one featuring Enzo Scifo, Michel Preud’homme and Franky van der Elst.
Playing their home games at King Baudouin Stadium, the Red Devils have impressed at the start of the 21st century, with the likes of Eden Hazard, Vincent Kompany, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne just some of the world-class players in the squad. Following some impressive results in the Euro 2016 qualifiers and international friendlies, Belgium climbed to number 1 position in the FIFA Rankings in November 2015.
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