The Belgium national football team is at the center of a controversy after a Serbian commentator's racist remarks during the Belgium-Iran match. The commentator, Rade Bogdanovic, stated that black players « lack concentration ».

What happened ?

The Belgium-Iran match took place on June 21, 2026, and ended with a score of 0-0. The controversy erupted after Bogdanovic's comments on the Serbian channel RTS.

Why it matters for the Belgium national football team ?

Bogdanovic's comments sparked outrage on social media and highlighted the problems of racism in football.

What comes next ?

The Belgium national football team will face New Zealand on June 27, 2026. | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-21 | Iran | | | 2026-06-27 | New Zealand | Away | The Belgium national football team must now focus on its next match and leave the controversy behind.