Mansion Sports – The concluding fixture of Group J in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers will see the Belgian National Team face the Liechtenstein National Team in a match that could determine Belgium’s direct path to the final tournament. 

The encounter will take place at Maurice Dufrasne Stadium in Liège on Tuesday, 18 November 2025 at 20:45 local time. 

Before the match begins, here is an overview of the latest team conditions along with projected Belgium vs Liechtenstein lineups for November 2025.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Belgium

Belgium only need to avoid what would be the most disastrous result in their football history to secure an automatic qualification berth for the 2026 World Cup. 

Throughout their run in Group J, Rudi Garcia’s squad have displayed solid form despite facing several challenging moments.

In their previous match, Belgium narrowly escaped a surprising defeat to Kazakhstan when Dastan Satpaev opened the scoring in the ninth minute. 

Hans Vanaken eventually rescued the team with an early second-half goal, preserving Belgium’s unbeaten record in the qualifiers.

With four wins and three draws from seven matches, Belgium sit two points ahead of Wales and North Macedonia. They also possess a superior goal difference compared to both challengers.

For this reason, a single draw is highly likely to be enough for Belgium to progress without entering the playoff route.

Although the goalless draw against North Macedonia in their last home match felt disappointing, Belgium had previously netted 13 goals across their other three home fixtures. 

This becomes an important advantage as they face Liechtenstein, a side that has yet to make an impact during the qualification phase.

Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein, expected from the start to finish at the bottom of the table, have experienced a qualification campaign aligned with predictions. 

The small nation, home to roughly 40,000 residents, had been eliminated long before the final matchday.

Ranked 206th in the FIFA standings—only above San Marino among European nations—their uphill battle has been evident. 

After seven matches, they recorded seven defeats without scoring a single goal and conceded 24 times.

However, they deserve credit for holding Wales scoreless for the first hour of their recent meeting before conceding the eventual lone goal. 

While their performances have marginally outshone San Marino and Moldova, their defensive struggles remain a significant barrier to improvement.

In their first meeting against Belgium, they suffered a heavy 6–0 loss on home soil. Youri Tielemans scored twice, while Kevin De Bruyne, Malick Fofana, Maxim De Cuyper, and Arthur Theate also found the net, extending Liechtenstein’s series of difficulties.

Group J Standings

Belgium vs Liechtenstein Lineups for November 2025

Below is the complete projected lineup for Belgium vs Liechtenstein in November 2025.

Belgium (4-2-3-1 Formation)

Belgium welcome the return of Thomas Meunier from suspension, although Timothy Castagne is likely to retain his position at right-back due to strong contributions in the previous two fixtures.

The absence of Thibaut Courtois due to injury remains a significant setback, but Matz Sels is expected to continue as the starting goalkeeper.

Youri Tielemans, still recovering from a calf injury, is not projected to start to avoid the risk of aggravating the problem.

Liechtenstein (3-5-2 Formation)

Liechtenstein welcome Jens Hofer back from suspension, an important addition as Emanuel Zund and striker Fabio Luque-Notaro suffered injuries in the previous match. 

Willy Pizzi is expected to feature in the forward line, while captain Nicolas Hasler aims to make his 109th appearance and lead the squad in this challenging fixture.

Closing

This comprehensive overview highlights the conditions of both teams and the projected Belgium vs Liechtenstein lineups for November 2025. 

Although Belgium enter the match with a clear advantage, the fixture still carries compelling narratives, particularly for Liechtenstein as they aim to conclude their qualification journey with determination.