Belgium Red Devils strangely wear a red home uniform. Belgium is not often mentioned among the World Cup all time greats. but actually the Red Devils are the 11th best performing team in history.
Though Belgium never made it to the World Cup final at least the reached the semis in 1986 as well as in 2018. A testament to their continued success over an extended period of time.
Uruguay claims to have won the World Cup 4 times, though they have only won 2 World Cups under the title of FIFA World Cup. The two other tournaments they won and which they argue should be counted as well were the Olympics in 1924 and 1928. By that count Belgium might even make their case for being a World Champion since they won the Olympic Games all the way back in 1920.
Not that many people know that Belgium is a kingdom. But so it is thus the crown above the crest.
The Hellfire & Holy Glass: Belgium’s 2026 Home Jersey
Belgium has finally stopped apologizing for not winning a trophy and started leaning into their identity as the “Red Devils.” The 2026 Home Jersey is a chaotic, beautiful collision of Belgium’s high-church history and its underworld nickname. It’s a kit for a team that has stopped being “polite” contenders.
1. Gothic Stained Glass meets Hellfire
The most aggressive feature is the jacquard-woven pattern that smothers the entire deep red base. Up close, it’s a dizzying mix of flames, tulips, and tridents.
- The Holy: The geometric structure of the pattern is inspired by the Gothic stained-glass windows found in the cathedrals of Brussels and Antwerp.
- The Profane: These “sacred” shapes are twisted into licking flames and devilish tridents. It’s a brilliant visual metaphor: a team built on traditional foundations but currently fueled by a new, aggressive heat.
2. The “Cheeky” Easter Egg: The Pissing Devil
In a move that is peak Belgian humor, the inside of the collar features a hidden graphic of Manneken Pis (the famous peeing statue of Brussels). But this isn’t the tourist version—he’s been reimagined as a miniature Red Devil, complete with fangs, a trident, and a head of fiery hair. It’s a subtle “wink” to the world: Belgium might be a small nation, but they are here to take the piss out of the heavyweights.
3. The “New Guard” Gold
The kit moves away from the flat yellows of the past and adopts a burnished, orange-yellow gold for the Three Stripes and the trim. It’s the color of a furnace. Paired with the deep, almost blood-red base, the kit looks like it’s glowing. It’s a sharp departure from the “safe” designs of 2018 and 2022. This is a kit for players like Jeremy Doku—built for speed, friction, and causing problems.
4. The Unity Trident
Look at the crest, and you’ll see the trident isn’t just an accessory. Adidas and the RBFA have used a shared “Trident” motif that bridges the Red Devils (men) and the Red Flames (women). It represents a total structural reset for Belgian football. They are no longer relying on the individual magic of Hazard or De Bruyne; they are relying on a collective, aggressive identity that is woven into the very fabric of the shirt.
5. The Verdict: A Beautiful Arson
If the Germany kit is a “Farewell” and Italy’s is a “Funeral,” Belgium’s 2026 kit is a “Coming Out Party.” It’s a high-concept, high-detail masterpiece that finally gives the team some teeth. It says that the “Golden Generation” is dead, and the “Fiery Generation” has arrived. Whether they actually win the tournament is secondary—they’re definitely going to be the most stylish arsonists in North America.