Maxim De Cuyper
Belgium
DEF
Age
25
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Maxim De Cuyper
Maxim De Cuyper is one of Rudi Garcia's 26 for the 2026 World Cup, a defender in the Belgium squad. The Brighton & Hove Albion man is 25 at kick-off, valued at around €22.00m, and a former Belgium youth international who has earned a regular role at the back.
Belgium were drawn in Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. They open against Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle on 15 June, then Iran at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 21 June and New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver on 26 June. They reached the finals as winners of UEFA Group J, on 18 November 2025.
Belgium were drawn in Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. They open against Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle on 15 June, then Iran at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on 21 June and New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver on 26 June. They reached the finals as winners of UEFA Group J, on 18 November 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
0
Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
0
Blocks
0
Playing Style
De Cuyper is an attacking left-back who can also play left midfield, valued for his crossing and the chances he creates from the flank. He stands 1.82 m, is left-footed, has played 1,415 minutes this season, and at 25 he is part of Rudi Garcia's plans for the 2026 group stage.
World Cup History
Maxim De Cuyper reaches a first senior World Cup in 2026. Rudi Garcia named him in Belgium's 26 having taken him to no previous finals. The left-back gets his first taste of the tournament after earning a regular spot under the manager, who lists him among his confirmed names for the group stage.
National Team
Belgium
Tier 2
£24m
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Goal Rush Impact
De Cuyper sits on the Belgium card with 18 caps and 4 goals for Belgium, a useful attacking return for a full-back from the Brighton & Hove Albion defender. Belgium come in at Tier 2, valued at £24m across the squad rather than for one name.
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De Cuyper at the 2026 World Cup
De Cuyper is a confirmed defender 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. The draw put them in Group G.
Maxim De Cuyper World Cup 2026 FAQs
Belgium hold the Tier 2 slot, valued at £24m, with Rudi Garcia taking them into the finals. On the card the slot sits with Belgium as a side.
As a Belgium defender, De Cuyper plays his club football for Brighton & Hove Albion. Rudi Garcia has him in the national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in the final 26.
No, not yet. De Cuyper has no senior World Cup appearances behind him, so 2026 will be his first, his place in the 26-man squad confirmed by Rudi Garcia.
Brighton & Hove Albion are De Cuyper's club. Rudi Garcia names him among Belgium's defenders in the final 26, with Belgium opening their Group G campaign against Egypt in mid-June.
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