Belgium and North Macedonia will clash in a vital FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Friday night.
Both teams are eager to secure points in this key Group J fixture as they aim to guarantee a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
Belgium vs North Macedonia – Predicted lineup and team news
Belgium Team News
The Red Devils face a setback with the absence of their captain, Youri Tielemans, who continues to struggle with a calf injury and has missed Aston Villa’s last five games. His absence is a big loss for manager Rudi Garcia, after his role in convincing 6-0 wins over Liechtenstein and Kazakhstan during the September international break.
Star striker Romelu Lukaku is also sidelined due to injury, leaving Belgium without their primary goal threat. In a surprising move, Garcia has recalled veteran midfielder Axel Witsel. The midfielder missed Euro 2024 but returns with a wealth of experience, having earned over 130 caps. Witsel is expected to play a key leadership role alongside Kevin De Bruyne and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Belgium will monitor the fitness of Charles De Ketelaere, who missed Atalanta’s recent Champions League game against Club Brugge due to injury, though hopes remain for his involvement. Meanwhile, Amadou Onana has recovered from a hamstring issue and is back in the squad.
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku continues to impress and retains his spot, while Michy Batshuayi and Leandro Trossard have also been named despite limited playing time at the club level.
Belgium Predicted Lineup
Possible Belgium starting XI: Courtois; Castagne, Debast, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Raskin; Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard; De Ketelaere.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Friday 10th October.
How to Watch Belgium vs North Macedonia?
Supporters in the UK can catch the match live on Amazon Prime Video.
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