Lukaku included in Belgium’s World Cup squad despite injury-plagued season

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Belgium
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Lukaku included in Belgium’s World Cup squad despite injury-plagued season

Romelu Lukaku, 33, has been included in Belgium's World Cup squad despite playing only an hour of competitive football this season. The striker has not started for Napoli and has been rehabilitating in Belgium after a hamstring injury. Coach Rudi Garcia has gambled on his fitness for the tournament, where Belgium is in Group G alongside Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand.

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