Belgium vs Tunisia: World Cup head-to-head record
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Belgium lead the World Cup head-to-head record against Tunisia with one win and one draw from two meetings, with Tunisia yet to register a victory. The two nations have faced each other at the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and 2018, producing a combined nine goals across both fixtures and a clear overall edge for Belgium.
The rivalry is modest in size but notable in contrast: a tight group-stage stalemate in South Korea gave way to a crushing Belgian demolition in Russia sixteen years later.
All-Time World Cup H2H Summary
Across both World Cup encounters, Belgium have the stronger record, picking up four points from a possible six. Tunisia have managed just one point, earned in the 2002 group stage. Belgium's aggregate goal difference of +3 (6 scored, 3 conceded) underlines their dominance over the two matches combined.
Match-by-Match Results
The first meeting came at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Tunisia and Belgium were drawn together in Group H, and on Matchday 2 they played out a 1-1 draw. It was a competitive affair that left both sides with something to show for their efforts. Sixteen years later, at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, the two sides met again in Group G on Matchday 2 (the 10th match of the tournament). Belgium produced a commanding 5-2 victory, a result that highlighted the gulf between the sides at that stage of their respective footballing development. Romelu Lukaku was among the scorers in what became one of the more emphatic group-stage wins of that tournament.
| Year | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Group Stage, Matchday 2 | Tunisia 1-1 Belgium |
| 2018 | Group Stage, Matchday 2 (Match 10) | Belgium 5-2 Tunisia |
Football fans heading into any potential future clash between these sides can track live scores, the full tournament schedule, and build their own bracket at Bola 2026. With Belgium perennial contenders and Tunisia regular African qualifiers, another World Cup meeting is always possible.
Frequently asked questions
Has Tunisia ever beaten Belgium at the World Cup?
No. In two World Cup meetings, Tunisia have never beaten Belgium. Their best result is a 1-1 draw at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea. Belgium won the other encounter 5-2 in 2018.
When did Belgium beat Tunisia 5-2 at the World Cup?
Belgium defeated Tunisia 5-2 at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. It was a Group G match and the 10th fixture of the tournament, representing one of the biggest winning margins of that group stage.
How many times have Belgium and Tunisia met at the World Cup?
Belgium and Tunisia have met exactly twice at the FIFA World Cup — in 2002 and 2018. Both encounters came in the group stage, yielding one draw and one decisive Belgian win.