Belgium's U17 team begins World Cup play with a focus on emerging talents

Belgium's U17 team begins the World Cup against Argentina today, November 3, 2025, with key players Nathan De Cat and Jorthy Mokio potentially joining later. De Cat and Mokio, whose clubs initially hesitated to release them, may join after the group stage if Belgium qualifies, bringing valuable experience to the knockout rounds. The Belgian squad also features promising talents like Noah Fernandez and goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, aiming for a strong performance in the tournament.