Macron already dreams of France-Belgium semifinal after Belgium's 2-1 loss to Spain

The Red Devils suffered a 2-1 defeat against Spain in their last match on July 10, 2026. Despite this loss, French President Emmanuel Macron is already envisioning a possible semifinal between France and Belgium. He expressed his hope to see both teams meet at this stage of the competition.

Why Macron believes in a France-Belgium semifinal

According to HLN, Macron stated that he wouldn't say "no" to a match against the Red Devils. He recalled the 2018 semifinal, where France defeated Belgium (1-0) before winning the World Cup. Macron also highlighted the importance of Belgium's coach, Rudi Garcia, whom he described as "formidable."

Belgium's current form

The Red Devils have a mixed form with three wins, two losses, and no draws in their last five matches (LLWWW, most recent first). They have lost their last two matches, including the one against Spain (2-1). Their next match is scheduled against Italy on September 25, 2026. Currently, several players are injured, including J. Doku, A. Onana, and Z. Debast.

Macron's hopes for the Red Devils

Macron expressed his hopes for the Belgian players, stating: "I wish nothing but the best for Belgium; you have a great team. We all remember the 2018 semifinal against the Red Devils. I was there in the stadium at the time." He also highlighted the team's coach, Rudi Garcia, as a major asset for the Red Devils.