Belgium at the FIFA World Cup goal. Champions Runners-up Third place Fourth place Belgium at the FIFA World Cup Belgium have appeared in the finals tournament of the FIFA World Cup on 13 occasions, the first being at the first FIFA World Cup in 1930 where they finished in 11th place. The inaugural FIFA World Cup final was officiated by Belgian referee John Langenus. Traditionally, Belgium's greatest rival is the Netherlands. The two countries have met each other twice in the history of the FIFA World Cup, with one win for Belgium (USA 1994) and one tie (France 1998). The team that has played the most
1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) to the Third Round. Egypt won 1–0 on agg. and advanced to the Third Round. Zambia won 4–3 on agg. and advanced to the Third Round. Zaire withdrew, so Nigeria advanced to the Third Round automatically. Tunisia won 3–2 on agg. and advanced to the Final Round. Nigeria won 6–2 on agg. and advanced to the Final Round. Egypt won 2–0 on agg. and advanced to the Final Round. Tunisia qualified. 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) Listed below are the dates and results for the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the African zone (CAF). For an overview