Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
R. Lukaku played 6 matches for Belgium: 1 as a starter and 5 off the bench. He scored 3 goals against New Zealand, Senegal and United States.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group G | vs Egypt 1-1 | Came on in the 66′ |
| Group G | vs Iran 0-0 | Started, off on 73′ · 🟨 |
| Group G | vs New Zealand 5-1 | Came on in the 85′ · 1 goal · 1 assist |
| Round of 32 | vs Senegal 3-2 | Came on in the 46′ · 1 goal |
| Round of 16 | vs United States 4-1 | Came on in the 67′ · 1 goal |
| Quarter-finals | vs Spain 1-2 | Came on in the 60′ |
Biography
Romelu Lukaku Bolingoli (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈroːmeːlu luˈkaːku]; born 13 May 1993) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Napoli and the Belgium national team. Lukaku ranks second for the all-time European men's top goalscorers in international football, with 93 goals. Lukaku began his senior club career playing for Anderlecht, where he won a Belgian Pro League title and finished as the league's top goalscorer. In 2011, he joined Chelsea, but limited playing time resulted in loans to West Bromwich Albion and Everton. In 2014, Lukaku signed with Everton in a permanent deal. In the 2016–17 Premier League season, he scored 25 goals and was named in the PFA Team of the Year. In 2017, he signed with Manchester United, where he scored his 100th Premier League goal and featured in the 2018 FA Cup final. In 2019, following a disappointing second season with United, Lukaku departed for Inter Milan. In his debut season, he helped Inter reach the UEFA Europa League final and was named the competition's Player of the Season.
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