Has Alexis Saelemaekers played in a World Cup before?

Belgium has appeared in 14 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Alexis Saelemaekers's full international history.

What position does Alexis Saelemaekers play?

Alexis Saelemaekers plays as a midfielder for Belgium at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Belgium in at the 2026 World Cup?

Belgium are in Group G at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.

When does Belgium play at the World Cup?

Belgium's first match is on 2026-06-15 against Egypt at Lumen Field, Seattle.

How old is Alexis Saelemaekers?

Alexis Saelemaekers is 27 years old.

Alexis Saelemaekers – Belgium | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Alexis Saelemaekers

Alexis Jesse Saelemaekers

Date of BirthJune 27, 1999 (age 27)

Place of BirthBerchem-Sainte-Agathe, Belgium

Height / Weight180 / 72

PositionMidfielder

Current ClubAC Milan

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	3	0	1
World Cup	2	1	0
Super Cup	1	0	0
Coppa Italia	3	0	1
Serie A	35	3	3
Serie A	22	7	0
Coppa Italia	2	0	1
UEFA Europa League	7	0	1
UEFA Nations League	2	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	7	1	4
All Competitions	84	12	11

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World Cup 2026

Group G →

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Belgium	3	1	2	0	4	5
2	Egypt	3	1	2	0	2	5
3	Iran	3	0	3	0	0	3
4	New Zealand	3	0	1	2	-6	1

2026-06-15Belgium vs EgyptLumen Field, Seattle→2026-06-21Belgium vs IranSoFi Stadium, Los Angeles→2026-06-26New Zealand vs BelgiumBC Place, Vancouver→

2026 tournament outlook

Alexis Saelemaekers will represent Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Belgium have been drawn in Group G alongside Egypt, Iran, New Zealand. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-15 against Egypt at Lumen Field, Seattle. As a midfielder, Saelemaekers will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Belgium's best World Cup finish is 3rd place (2018). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Belgium at the 2026 World Cup

Alexis Saelemaekers is part of the Belgium squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Domenico Tedesco, alongside M. Penders, T. Castagne, K. De Bruyne, and C. De Ketelaere among the key players.

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