Overview

• Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne will miss Belgium's upcoming Nations League games due to personal requests for rest.
• Coach Domenico Tedesco has introduced four newcomers to the squad: Malick Fofana, Cyril Ngonge, Matte Smets, and Maarten Vandevoordt.
• Belgium is set to play Italy in Rome and will host France, with both teams tied with Belgium in the group standings.
• De Bruyne, recovering from a muscle injury, aims to manage his game schedule and has committed to playing in the 2026 World Cup.
• Lukaku, after his recent transfer to Napoli, has opted to focus on individual training to regain his form.