Belgium coach: Our goal is to reach the World Cup knockout stage… Egypt is one of Africa’s strongest teams 🇧🇪
Rudi Garcia says Belgium aim to progress from the group stage at the World Cup, praising Egypt as one of Africa’s strongest teams
🌍⚽ Belgium enters the World Cup with clear goals
Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia spoke about his team’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, stressing that the main objective is to progress beyond the group stage.
🎯 Clear tournament objective
Garcia told FIFA’s official website:
“We must distinguish between objective and ambition. Our priority is to qualify from the group stage.”
He added that Belgium aims to top the group to secure a more favorable knockout path.
🏟️ Respect for opponents
The coach emphasized that the World Cup requires respect for all opponents, highlighting the competitiveness of the group stage.
🇪🇬 High praise for Egypt
Garcia praised Egypt, calling them one of Africa’s strongest teams.
He also mentioned Mohamed Salah, noting he coached him previously at AS Roma ⚽🔥.
🌏 Opponent analysis
He said Belgium will also face teams from Asia and Oceania, admitting they are less familiar with them but excited to learn about their level.
🎯 Belgium’s plan
Garcia concluded that the focus must be on respecting every opponent, winning matches, and finishing first in the group before thinking about the knockout stages.
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