World Cup 2026: Where to watch matches live in Brussels?

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with co-host Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City on 11 June at 21.00 (Belgian time).

Here in Belgium, the nation will be coming together to support its national team, the Red Devils, which is among 48 teams competing in the tournament’s 23rd edition.

They are currently preparing for their first match in Group G against Egypt in Seattle on 15 June at 21.00. The team then faces Iran on 21 (21.00) in Los Angeles before playing the final group fixture against New Zealand on 27 June in Vancouver (5.00).

Catch the action live at these public screenings around the capital.

Football Village in Place Wiener screens all the live action on a giant screen, while fans can enjoy refreshments at the neighbouring Guinguette Boitsfort. Access to the fan zone is free, except for the Red Devils’ matches when an entrance fee will be charged (€5 + 0.75 charge, under 12s free). Capacity 1,000. Place A Payfa-Fosséprez (Watermael-Boitsfort)

Foot Noord Village is screening Red Devils matches on a big screen and selected international matches from its guinguette (during opening hours). Entrance €5 (includes one drink); possibility to reserve in advance. Capacity 700. Place Noord, Rue du Progrès 80 (Schaerbeek)

Wolvendael Park in Uccle broadcasts the Red Devils’ matches on a big screen (except for the fixture against New Zealand on 27 June at 5.00). Food trucks, bar and DJ on site. Arrive early to ensure a spot. Capacity 500. Avenue du Fré 82 (Uccle)

Ratz Food Market is screening all major matches and is offering an additional incentive to support Belgium by offering a free shot whenever the Red Devils score. Capacity 200. Rue Saint-Boniface 25 (Ixelles)

Dumon Square in Stockel is showing the Red Devils’ matches. Admission free; bar and small food stalls (including fries) on site. Place Dumon (Woluwe-Saint-Pierre)

Wolf food hall is screening major knock-out matches on a big screen from 4 July. Capacity 200. Rue Fossés aux Loups 50.

A number of bars and cafes are also screening matches, although naturally capacity is limited. They include The Wild Geese (big matches only) in Avenue Livingstone, fellow Irish pub O’Reilly’s in Boulevard Anspach, and Bar du Matin in Forest and Café Flora in Saint-Gilles. The latter two addresses are offering a €200 voucher for whoever can predict the tournament’s winning team.

Photo: Place Dumon, Courtesy Woluwe-Saint-Pierre municipality