Belgium top seed for Euro 2028 draw

Under the sun of Izmir, the Red Devils beat Turkey on Thursday, a victory that guarantees Belgium a place in the first pot during the draw for the Euro 2028 qualifiers, scheduled for December 6 in Belfast.

Implications for the Nations League

Thursday's victory over Turkey was decisive beyond the Nations League. It strengthened Belgium's position in the final ranking.

The work must be finished on Sunday against Italy for Belgium to reach the Nations League quarter‑finals. The Squadra Azzurra's victory over Italy has, in a way, nullified the Red Devils' win in Turkey on this front.

A draw will not be enough at King Baudouin Stadium to guarantee progression. Belgium must therefore aim for victory to secure its future in League A.

Consequences for the Euro 2028 qualifiers

By prevailing in Izmir, the Red Devils have secured Belgium the top‑seed status for the Euro 2028 qualifying draw. The nation will be placed in the first pot, thus avoiding a clash with Portugal, Spain, England, France, the Netherlands and Italy.

Greece is already confirmed in the first pot. Denmark, Germany, Croatia and Norway are tipped as strong favourites to join the first pot.

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Turkey, like Switzerland, is relegated to the second pot. These teams will therefore have to face tougher opponents in the draw.

The third pot will include Romania, North Macedonia and Montenegro, with the remaining spots yet to be allocated. These teams will be distributed among the remaining groups.

The qualifying draw will take place on December 6 in Belfast. It will kick off at 6 p.m., according to the official schedule.

Euro 2028 will be held in the United Kingdom and Ireland from June 9 to July 9 2028. The stadiums will be spread across England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.

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The qualifiers will run from March 2027 to March 2028, with twelve groups of five or six teams. The winners of each group and the eight best runners‑up will qualify directly, while the four lowest‑ranked runners‑up will enter the playoffs with the Nations League winners.

The final stage of Euro 2028 will be played in England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland between June 9 and July 9. These countries will host the twenty‑four qualified teams.