World Cup 2026: Belgium humiliates Tunisia 5-0 in pre-tournament friendly

Belgium delivered a resounding 5-0 victory over Tunisia in Brussels on Saturday, a crucial tune-up match ahead of the 2026 North American World Cup.

Leandro Trossard, fresh off a Champions League final appearance with Arsenal, ignited Belgium's scoring spree in the 28th minute. The rout continued in the second half with goals from Charles De Ketelaere (53rd minute), Kevin De Bruyne (65th minute), Dodi Lukebakio (85th minute), and Nicolas Raskin (87th minute), completing the comprehensive defeat of the North African side.

The match took a turn for Tunisia when Ismaël Gharbi received a second yellow card in the 62nd minute, forcing his team to play with ten men for the remainder of the game. This disadvantage further amplified Belgium's dominance.

Under the guidance of French coach Rudi Garcia, Belgium had previously secured a 2-0 win against Croatia on Tuesday in their first preparatory friendly. The Red Devils, who finished third in the 2018 World Cup, are now set to travel to the United States for their Group G campaign, where they will face Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. Tunisia, meanwhile, is drawn in Group F alongside the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden.