Napoli forward who scored for Belgium in World Cup group stage and knockout matches during 2026 tournament.
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The Namibian
Romelu Lukaku scored three goals in tournament, matching Maradona and Voller
“Lukaku's three strikes at the tournament so far mean he is with Diego Maradona, Rudi Voller and Rivaldo on eight World Cup goals.”
Belgium bid to crack Spain’s ironclad defence in World Cup quarter finalThe Namibian
Romelu Lukaku added a fourth goal for Belgium in stoppage time
“Veteran striker Lukaku piled on the misery with a fourth in stoppage time.”
Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdownThe Namibian
Romelu Lukaku nodded home his team's fourth goal in the 86th minute
“But Lukaku nodded home his team's fourth in the 86th minute with his first touch just a minute after coming on as a substitute to return Belgium to the top of the table.”
Belgium into World Cup last 32 with New Zealand routThe Namibian
Romelu Lukaku plays in Belgium's ageing squad
“Belgium's ageing squad featuring Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku will attempt to reach the knockout rounds with a victory over New Zealand.”
Mbappe v Haaland as France face Norway in World Cup group deciderThe Namibian
Romelu Lukaku started in and managed a solitary headed effort that sailed over the bar
“Target man Lukaku, back in the starting lineup after making an impact from the bench in Belgium's 1-1 draw with Egypt, managed a solitary headed effort in the 36th minute, which sailed over the bar.”
Belgium held 0-0 by Iran as Ngoy sent offThe Namibian
Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to force Egypt's Mohamed Hany into an own goal
“Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt's Mohamed Hany into an own goal.”
Belgium and Egypt draw 1-1 in World Cup group matchThe Namibian
Romelu Lukaku scored on his first international appearance in more than a year in a 2-0 friendly win over Croatia
“Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said on Tuesday Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring on his first international appearance in more than a year in a 2-0 World Cup friendly win over Croatia was "ideal".”
Lukaku makes Belgium return with ‘ideal’ goal in win over CroatiaThe Namibian
Romelu Lukaku found the net in the 96th minute in Rijeka
“Lukaku found the net in the 96th minute in Rijeka having been missing since September 2025 due to injury in the Red Devils' penultimate match before their tournament opener against Egypt on June 15.”
Lukaku makes Belgium return with ‘ideal’ goal in win over CroatiaMikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Spain will face tournament favorites France in Dallas on Tuesday.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Mikel Merino scored a late goal to send Spain through to the World Cup semi-final with a 2-1 victory over Belgium at SoFi Stadium on Friday. Spain will face tournament favorites France in Dallas on Tuesday.
10 hours ago · The Namibian →
Belgium meet Spain in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday, seeking to break Spain's defence, which has recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets—a first in history. Spain have conceded just six shots on target in five matches and are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup-winning approach.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
8 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match at Seattle's Lumen Field, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a goal. The result ended USA's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final between Belgium and Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium secured their first win of the tournament by defeating New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver, finishing top of Group G ahead of Egypt on goal difference. Leandro Trossard scored twice, with additional goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alexis Saelemaekers.
27 June 2026 · The Namibian →
France and Norway meet in a crucial World Cup group-stage match on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland — both on four goals — set to feature prominently. France need only a draw to clinch first place in the group owing to superior goal difference.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran in a World Cup Group G match, with Nathan Ngoy sent off in the second half after fouling Mehdi Taremi. All three games in Group G have ended in draws, leaving Belgium on two points ahead of their final group match against New Zealand.
22 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match on Monday, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring early before Romelu Lukaku's 65th-minute influence led to Mohamed Hany's own goal. Egypt's search for a first World Cup victory continues, while Belgium aims to improve on their third-place finish in Russia.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku scoring in his first international appearance in more than a year in a 2-0 World Cup friendly win over Croatia was "ideal" for both player and team ahead of their June 15 tournament opener against Egypt.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Rasmus Hojlund scored twice, including a penalty in added time, to secure a 3-2 comeback victory for Napoli over Genoa on Saturday. The win kept the injury-hit champions in third place, six points behind leaders Inter Milan.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →