Belgium Coach Rudi Garcia Confident in Lukaku's Fitness Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 — Lukaku on the comeback trail, insists Belgium coach ahead of WC
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Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia expressed confidence in Romelu Lukaku's fitness ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, despite the striker having played only one hour of competitive football this season. Lukaku, Belgium's all-time leading scorer with 89 goals, is expected to contribute during the tournament in North America.
- 01Romelu Lukaku has scored 89 goals in 124 appearances for Belgium, making him the team's leading scorer.
- 02Despite limited playtime this season, Lukaku has been included in Belgium's squad for the World Cup.
- 03Coach Rudi Garcia believes Lukaku is highly motivated and performing well in training, though he may not be ready for a full match.
- 04Belgium's first match in Group G is against Egypt on June 15 in Seattle.
- 05Lukaku has been rehabilitating a hamstring injury since March and has made seven substitute appearances for Napoli.
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Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Belgium's coach Rudi Garcia has expressed confidence in Romelu Lukaku's fitness, despite the striker's limited competitive play this season. Lukaku, who has scored 89 goals in 124 appearances for Belgium, was included in the squad for the tournament in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, even though he has only played an hour of football this season. Garcia acknowledged the gamble on Lukaku's fitness but noted his exceptional motivation and performance in training. While he may not be ready to play a full match, Lukaku could be utilized as a substitute. Belgium will kick off their Group G campaign against Egypt on June 15 in Seattle, followed by matches against Iran and New Zealand. Garcia remains optimistic about Lukaku's contributions as the team prepares for the tournament.
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