Romelu Lukaku: The star forward of the Belgian team in the 2026 World Cup.

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Agus Dwi Darmawan 09/07/2026 17:38 WIB
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Romelu Lukaku performed as the star striker of the Belgian national team at the World Cup in 2026. Romelu became the driving force of the Belgian forward line in the 2026 World Cup with 3 goals and 1 assist from 5 matches — exceeding his goal expectations.

Tournament Statistics

Romelu scored 3 goals and 1 assist from 5 matches. Out of 6 shot attempts, 3 were on target (50.0%) with a conversion rate of 50.0%. His expected goal value (xG) was 0.8, so he exceeded his expectations by 2.2 goals. A total of 3 of his goals came from inside the penalty area and 0 from outside.

Romelu's contribution was vital: his goals accounted for 23.1% of the total 13 goals scored by Belgium throughout the tournament.

Market Value & Career

According to Transfermarkt, Romelu's current market value is estimated at around €6 million and once reached a peak of €100 million in 2018. Throughout his career, he has appeared in 829 official matches, scoring 418 goals and 120 assists.

His track record in the World Cup is not new. In the 2022 edition, Romelu scored 0 goals and 0 assists from 2 matches.

Belgium's Journey in the 2026 World Cup

Belgium recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses from 5 matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding 5 times. The details are: a 1-1 draw against Egypt (Group Stage); a 0-0 draw against Iran (Group Stage); a 5-1 win against New Zealand (Group Stage); a 3-2 win against Senegal (Round of 32); and a 4-1 win against the United States (Round of 16).

Key Points:

  • Romelu Lukaku — The Star Striker of the Belgian Team in the 2026 World Cup.
  • 3 goals and 1 assist from 5 matches (50.0% conversion).
  • xG 0.8 — exceeding expectations.
  • Belgium's record: 3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses.

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