Thomas Meunier
Belgium
DEF
Age
34
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Thomas Meunier
Thomas Meunier is among Rudi Garcia's confirmed names for the 2026 World Cup, a defender on the Belgium teamsheet. The LOSC Lille man is 34 at kick-off, valued at around €1.50m, and a former Belgium youth international with a long international career behind him. He scored against England in the third-place play-off at the 2018 FIFA World Cup as Belgium took bronze, the nation's best-ever World Cup finish.
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 came through 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 came through as winners of UEFA Group J, on 18 November 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Playing Style
Meunier is a veteran attacking right-back, with PSG and Borussia Dortmund behind him, prized for his forward runs and crossing and used at times at right midfield. He stands 1.90 m, is right-footed, has played 1,909 minutes this season, and at 34 he is part of Rudi Garcia's plans for the 2026 group stage.
World Cup History
The 2026 finals are not Thomas Meunier's first senior World Cup but his third. He featured in Belgium's squads in 2018 and 2022, and Rudi Garcia has named him in the 26 once again. With that tournament mileage behind him, the veteran right-back hands the manager a settled, battle-tested choice in defence.
National Team
Belgium
Tier 2
£24m
📋 Teammates (25)
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Goal Rush Impact
The LOSC Lille defender brings 79 caps and 10 goals for Belgium, adding 2 goals in 25 club games this season as a deeply experienced right-back. On the card Belgium sit in Tier 2 at £24m, a side-wide billing that stands for the whole squad rather than any single name.
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Meunier at the 2026 World Cup
Meunier 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.
Picking Belgium in Goal Rush
Belgium are a Tier 2 pick, valued at £24m. They face Egypt, Iran and New Zealand.
Thomas Meunier World Cup 2026 FAQs
On the card Belgium are a Tier 2 side, valued at £24m, and Rudi Garcia's side open against Egypt. On the card the slot sits with Belgium as a side.
For Belgium, Meunier plays as a defender. His club side is LOSC Lille, and Rudi Garcia has placed him in the national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in the final 26.
Yes. Meunier was in Belgium's squads in 2018 and 2022, so 2026 makes a third finals after Rudi Garcia named him in the 26 once more.
LOSC Lille are Meunier'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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