Charles De Ketelaere
Belgium
FWD
Age
25
Appearances
0
Goals
0
About Charles De Ketelaere
Charles De Ketelaere returns to a World Cup squad in 2026, the forward named in Belgium's 26 by Rudi Garcia. The Atalanta BC man is 25 at kick-off, valued at around €30.0m, and a former youth international who has grown into one of Belgium's senior attacking options.
Belgium were drawn in Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. Their openers are Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle on 15 June, Iran at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 21 June and New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver on 26 June. They came through as winners of UEFA Group J, on 18 November 2025.
Belgium were drawn in Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. Their openers are Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle on 15 June, Iran at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 21 June and New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver on 26 June. They came through as winners of UEFA Group J, on 18 November 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Shots
0
Shots on Target
0
Playing Style
De Ketelaere is a left-footed attacking midfielder or second forward, a technical playmaker who weighs in with goals and assists from advanced areas. He stands 1.92 m, has logged 2,177 minutes this season, and at 25 he is part of Rudi Garcia's plans for the 2026 group stage.
World Cup History
The 2026 finals are not Charles De Ketelaere's first senior World Cup but his second. He was part of Belgium's squad in 2022, and Rudi Garcia has called him into the 26 once again. As a forward with a goal threat, he gives the manager a proven option in the front line, this time with tournament experience already behind him.
National Team
Belgium
Tier 2
£24m
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Goal Rush Impact
De Ketelaere earns a spot on the Belgium card, the Atalanta BC forward holding 29 caps and 5 goals for his country, with 3 goals at club level this season. Belgium's slot is a Tier 2 one, valued at £24m for the side as a whole and not for any single name.
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De Ketelaere at the 2026 World Cup
De Ketelaere is a confirmed forward in Rudi Garcia's 26-man Belgium squad for the 2026 World Cup, in the side opening their Group G campaign in June.
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Belgium take a Tier 2 slot, valued at £24m. Rudi Garcia takes them into the finals.
Charles De Ketelaere World Cup 2026 FAQs
Belgium are a Tier 2 pick, valued at £24m, drawn against Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. The slot belongs to Belgium as a whole, not one name.
As a Belgium forward, De Ketelaere plays his club football for Atalanta BC. Rudi Garcia has named him in the national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, part of the final 26.
Yes. De Ketelaere was in Belgium's World Cup squad in 2022, so 2026 makes a second finals after Rudi Garcia named him in the 26 once more.
Atalanta BC are De Ketelaere's club. Rudi Garcia includes him among Belgium's forwards in the final 26, with Belgium opening their Group G campaign against Egypt in mid-June.
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