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TRIBUNLOMBOK.COM - Belgium will take on Tunisia in a World Cup warm-up match at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday, 6 June 2026, kicking off at 21:00 WITA (Lombok time, NTB).

Both teams will head to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico following this fixture.

Belgium are among the teams expected to perform well at the World Cup, although only a few list them as favourites to lift the trophy.

The Red Devils are grouped with Egypt (15 June), Iran (21 June), and New Zealand (27 June) in Group G, and they are widely tipped to top their group.

Tunisia were chosen as opponents for this friendly to allow Belgium to experience a style of play similar to that of Egypt, one of their World Cup group rivals.

Ranked ninth in the world, Belgium come into this match following an impressive 2-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday.

Youri Tielemans opened the scoring in the 37th minute to put the Red Devils ahead, while Romelu Lukaku added another in the 95th minute to seal the result.

Coach Rudi Garcia will be pleased with the clean sheet against Croatia, as defensive discipline has been one of his main focuses in their World Cup preparations.

Meanwhile, Tunisia will also participate in the World Cup, having been drawn in Group F alongside Sweden (15 June), Japan (21 June), and the Netherlands (26 June).

Most analysts believe the Netherlands will top the group, but it would be unwise for the other teams to underestimate the Carthage Eagles, who have a talented squad and are confident they can trouble their opponents.

However, Tunisia will look to build momentum with a win against Belgium, coming into this match after a 1-0 loss to Austria on Monday, with Marcel Sabitzer scoring the only goal of the game.

Head-to-Head: Belgium vs Tunisia

• The two sides have met four times, with the Red Devils leading the head-to-head record with two wins.
• The Carthage Eagles have beaten Belgium once, while one match ended in a draw.
• Their last encounter came in the 2018 World Cup, producing seven goals as Belgium triumphed 5-2.

Team News: Belgium vs Tunisia

Although Belgium used a 3-5-2 formation against Croatia, Garcia may revert to a four-man defence for this game.

Players such as Thomas Meunier, Brandon Mechele, Axel Witsel, Dodi Lukebakio, and Romelu Lukaku are likely to start.

Amadou Onana, who recently returned to action, could begin on the bench alongside his Aston Villa teammate Youri Tielemans, who played the full 90 minutes against Croatia.

Tunisian midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is a doubt due to injury after being substituted late in the match against Austria.

Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud is expected to fill the defensive midfield role, while Dylan Bronn and Elias Saad could come in for defensive and wing adjustments if coach Sabri Lamouchi opts for further changes to his starting lineup.

Predicted Line-ups: Belgium vs Tunisia

Belgium: Lammens; Meunier, Mechele, Theate, De Cuyper; Witsel, Rankin; Lukebakio, Vanaken, Moreira; Lukaku

Tunisia: Chamakh; Valery, Talbi, Rekik, Abdi; Skhiri, Belhadj Mahmoud, Khedira; Ben Slimane, Gharbi; Chaouat

Belgium vs Tunisia Score Prediction

Sportskeeda Version

Belgium will aim to dominate possession through their technically gifted midfielders, while we expect some experimentation with combinations and opportunities for fringe players to get minutes.

Tunisia are likely to deploy a disciplined low defensive block, relying on counter-attacks and set-pieces to test Belgium’s defence.

Both sides will seek to boost confidence, but we expect Belgium to emerge as the more assured team after 90 minutes.

Predicted Score: Belgium 2-0 Tunisia

Sportsmole Version

Although Tunisia will believe they can challenge a Belgian side that has shown some defensive frailties, it’s hard to overlook the attacking firepower of the home team.

In what should be an entertaining encounter, we back the Red Devils to earn a convincing win and extend their unbeaten run for a second straight year.

Predicted Score: Belgium 3-1 Tunisia

TribunLombok Version

Belgium possess far superior individual quality compared to Tunisia. Players like Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Hans Vanaken, and Axel Witsel give the Red Devils impressive squad depth. Their win over Croatia also showed better balance between attack and defence ahead of the World Cup.

However, this match may not be as straightforward as many expect. Tunisia are well-organised defensively and have a reputation for frustrating stronger opponents. They also have strong motivation to build confidence before facing a tough group featuring the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden.

Another factor to consider is potential squad rotation by both managers. With the World Cup just days away, maintaining the fitness of key players will be a priority. This scenario could lead to a slightly more open tempo and allow fringe players to prove their worth.

Belgium are expected to dominate possession and create more chances through their creative midfielders. However, Tunisia’s ability to exploit quick transitions and set-pieces could still produce surprise opportunities.

Overall, Belgium’s technical quality, experience, and home advantage in Brussels should be enough to secure victory. Even so, Tunisia have the tools to keep the contest competitive until the final whistle.

TribunLombok Predicted Score: Belgium 2-1 Tunisia

Live Streaming Link: Belgium vs Tunisia

(TribunLombok/ Irsan Yamananda/ Sportsmole/ Sportskeeda)