Belgium are still a very good national team, but they’re no longer the all-conquering “golden generation” side that once sat among the world’s elite. Recent coverage around their World Cup matchup shows they’re strong enough to be viewed as a major test for top teams, with analysts treating them as a dangerous, high-level opponent rather than a favorite.

How strong they are

Belgium’s profile is built on organization, technical quality, and experience, and current reporting still frames them as a team that can punish mistakes and compete in big knockout games. They’re respected enough that previews describe them as one of the toughest round-of-16 opponents in the field.

What that means in practice

They may not be the absolute best team in the world right now, but they are still the kind of side that can beat almost anyone on a good day. That usually puts them in the tier of “dangerous contender” rather than “clear favorite”.

Simple rating

  • In Europe: upper-tier, but not at the very top.
  • Worldwide: strong enough to threaten deep tournament runs.
  • Against elite teams: capable of winning, especially in knockout formats.

Bottom line

If you’re asking “are Belgium good?”, the answer is yes — very good. If you’re asking “are they the same world-dominating force they once were?”, probably not, but they still have enough quality to be a serious problem for any opponent.