Loïs Openda, absent from the Red Devils group, visited Pairi Daiza before the match against Iran.

What happened ?

The Juventus player took advantage of his vacation to return to Belgium. He spent quality time with his family at Pairi Daiza, one of the largest zoos in Europe.

Why is this important for the national team ?

Loïs Openda has 33 caps for 3 goals with Belgium, but he was not selected for the 2026 World Cup. Belgian coach Rudi Garcia preferred Lille's young prospect, Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

What comes next ?

Belgium will face New Zealand on June 27, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-21 | Iran | United States | | 2026-06-27 | New Zealand | United States | Loïs Openda revealed on his social media that he had a great day with his family at Pairi Daiza.