Has Maxim De played in a World Cup before?

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

What position does Maxim De play?

Maxim De plays as a defender 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.

Maxim De – Belgium | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Maxim De

Maxim De Cuyper

Date of BirthDecember 22, 2000 (age 25)

Place of BirthKnokke-Heist, Belgium

Height / Weight182 / 72

PositionDefender

Current ClubBrighton

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
Friendlies	4	0	1
World Cup	3	0	0
League Cup	1	0	0
Premier League	30	2	3
Jupiler Pro League	37	3	5
Cup	5	0	0
UEFA Champions League	12	1	0
UEFA Nations League	6	2	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	7	2	2
All Competitions	105	10	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

Maxim De 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 defender, De 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

Maxim De 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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