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Belgium are set to 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, though few have tipped them as outright favourites to lift the trophy.

The Red Devils will face Egypt (15 June), Iran (21 June), and New Zealand (27 June) in Group G, where they are widely predicted to top the group standings.

Tunisia were selected as Belgium’s friendly opponent to give the European side a taste of playing against a team with a style similar to Egypt, whom they will meet in their World Cup group.

Currently ranked ninth in the world, Belgium enter this match on the back of a convincing 2-0 win over Croatia on Tuesday.

Youri Tielemans opened the scoring in the 37th minute for the Red Devils, while Romelu Lukaku sealed the victory with a goal in the 95th minute.

Coach Rudi Garcia will be pleased to have kept a clean sheet against Croatia, as defensive discipline has been a key focus in his World Cup preparations.

Meanwhile, Tunisia are also gearing up for the World Cup after being drawn in Group F alongside Sweden (15 June), Japan (21 June), and the Netherlands (26 June).

Most analysts expect the Netherlands to top that group, but it would be unwise for other teams to underestimate the Carthage Eagles, who boast a talented squad and enough confidence to trouble their opponents.

However, Tunisia will be looking to build momentum with a win against Belgium after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Austria on Monday, with Marcel Sabitzer scoring the game’s only goal.

Head-to-Head: Belgium vs Tunisia

• The two sides have met four times, with Belgium holding the upper hand in their head-to-head record with two wins.
• The Carthage Eagles have won once, while one match ended in a draw.
• Their last meeting came at the 2018 World Cup, a seven-goal thriller that ended 5-2 in favour of Belgium.

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 encounter.

Players such as Thomas Meunier, Brandon Mechele, Axel Witsel, Dodi Lukebakio, and Romelu Lukaku are likely to be handed starting opportunities.

Amadou Onana, who has only recently returned to action, is expected to be on the bench alongside his Aston Villa teammate Youri Tielemans, who played the full 90 minutes against Croatia.

Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is doubtful due to injury after being substituted late in the match against Austria.

Mohamed Belhadj Mahmoud is ready to step into the defensive midfield role, while Dylan Bronn and Elias Saad are available as defensive and wide options should coach Lamouchi opt for further changes to his starting XI.

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

Score Predictions: Belgium vs Tunisia

Sportskeeda’s Prediction

Belgium will look to dominate possession through their technically gifted midfielders, and we expect the coach to test a few combinations while giving fringe players a run-out.

Tunisia are likely to sit deep in a disciplined defensive block, relying on counterattacks and set-piece opportunities to challenge Belgium’s backline.

Both teams will aim to build confidence, but we expect Belgium to emerge more assured after 90 minutes.

Predicted Score: Belgium 2-0 Tunisia

Sportsmole’s Prediction

Although Tunisia will believe they can give Belgium’s defence a tough challenge, it’s hard to overlook the hosts’ attacking firepower.

In what should be an entertaining contest, we predict the Red Devils to secure a convincing win and extend their unbeaten run into a second year.

Predicted Score: Belgium 3-1 Tunisia

TribunLombok’s Prediction

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

However, this match may not be as straightforward as many expect. Tunisia are known for their organisation and defensive discipline, often frustrating stronger opponents. They are also highly motivated to boost their confidence before facing a tough group featuring the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden.

Another factor to consider is potential squad rotation from both managers. With the World Cup only days away, maintaining the fitness of key players will be a priority. This could lead to a more open tempo and opportunities for fringe players to impress.

Belgium are expected to dominate possession and create more chances thanks to their creativity in midfield. However, Tunisia’s ability to exploit quick transitions and set-pieces could lead to surprise moments.

Overall, Belgium’s technical quality, experience, and home advantage in Brussels should be enough to secure the win. Nonetheless, Tunisia have the capacity to keep the match competitive until the final whistle.

TribunLombok Predicted Score: Belgium 2-1 Tunisia