The Belgian national team defeated Croatia in a friendly match held in Rijeka, Croatia. The match ended 2-0 in favor of the visitors, with goals scored by Youri Tielemans (38th minute) and Romelu Lukaku (90+6).

In another match, Ghana drew with Wales. The match ended 1-1: Caleb Jirenki scored for the visitors (66th minute), while Lewis Koumas (90+3) scored for the hosts.

Another match in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place in Rabat, where the Moroccan team defeated the Madagascar team with a score of 4:0.

At the upcoming World Cup (June 11 – July 19, USA, Canada, Mexico), the Belgian national team will play in Group G with Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand.

Croatia, the bronze medalists at the previous World Cup, will play in Group L with England, Ghana, and Panama.