Belgium vs Ireland
head-to-head record
- Belgium wins
- 6
- Draws
- 7
- Ireland wins
- 4
17 meetings, 1928 to 2024Goals: Belgium 30, Ireland 26
Belgium and Ireland have met 17 times since 1928. Belgium have won 6, Ireland 4, and 7 matches ended level. They last met on 23 March 2024, when the match ended 0–0 in a friendly.
The 17 meetings have produced 56 goals, 3.29 per game. The biggest win is Belgium’s 5–1 in a friendly in 1950. Belgium are unbeaten in the last nine meetings (3 wins, 6 draws). They went 18 years without meeting, between 1997 and 2016.
Who has won more, Belgium or Ireland?
All matches17 matches
Competitive8 matches
Friendlies9 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Belgium 30, Ireland 263.29 per game
- First meeting
- Belgium 2–4 IrelandFriendly, 12 Feb 1928
- Most recent
- Ireland 0–0 BelgiumFriendly, 23 Mar 2024
- Belgium’s biggest win
- Belgium 5–1 IrelandFriendly, 10 May 1950
- Ireland’s biggest win
- Ireland 4–0 BelgiumFriendly, 30 Apr 1929
- Most goals in a meeting
- Ireland 4–4 BelgiumWorld Cup qualifying, 25 Feb 1934
- Current run
- Belgium unbeaten in 9
- Biggest upset
- Belgium 2–3 IrelandFriendly, 25 May 1966Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 21%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Belgium 2022 (10th), Ireland 1763 (44th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Ireland0Belgium0
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Ireland2Belgium2
Friendly
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
- Belgium3Ireland0
European Championship
Bordeaux, France (neutral)
- Belgium2Ireland1
World Cup qualifying
Brussels, Belgium
- Ireland1Belgium1
World Cup qualifying
Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Belgium win and drops with every Ireland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Belgium's home games
7 matches
313
BelgiumDrawsIreland
In Ireland's home games
9 matches
261
BelgiumDrawsIreland
At neutral venues
1 match
100
BelgiumDrawsIreland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Belgium | Draws | Ireland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16–17 |
| World Cup qualifying | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9–7 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2–2 |
| European Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 2 | 10 | |
| 1930s | 2 | 12 | |
| 1940s | 1 | 2 | |
| 1950s | 1 | 6 | |
| 1960s | 2 | 7 | |
| 1980s | 4 | 7 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 5 | |
| 2010s | 1 | 3 | |
| 2020s | 2 | 4 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Belgium | Ireland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 31949 to 1965 | 31928 to 1930 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 91980 to 2024 | 41928 to 1934 |
The longest run of draws is 3, from 10 September 1986 to 29 October 1997.
Top scorers in Belgium vs Ireland
- 1Paddy MooreIreland4
- 2François Vanden EyndeBelgium2
- 3Luc NilisBelgium2
- 4Romelu LukakuBelgium2
Scorer records exist for 7 of the 17 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Belgium and Ireland played each other?
17 times, starting on 12 February 1928. 8 of those meetings were competitive and 9 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Belgium and Ireland?
Belgium, with 6 wins to 4. 7 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Belgium vs Ireland?
Belgium’s 5–1 win in a friendly on 10 May 1950 in Brussels.
When did Belgium and Ireland last play?
On 23 March 2024 in Dublin, when the match ended 0–0 in a friendly.
What is the competitive record between Belgium and Ireland?
In 8 competitive matches, Belgium have 3 wins, Ireland have 0, and 5 ended level.
Every Belgium vs Ireland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0–0 | Belgium | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 2–2 | Belgium | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Belgium | 3–0 | Ireland | European Championship | Bordeaux, France (neutral) | |
| Belgium | 2–1 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Belgium | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Ireland | 0–0 | Belgium | Euro qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Belgium | 2–2 | Ireland | Euro qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Belgium | 1–0 | Ireland | World Cup qualifying | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Ireland | 1–1 | Belgium | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Belgium | 2–3 | Ireland | Friendly | Liège, Belgium | |
| Ireland | 0–2 | Belgium | Friendly | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | |
| Belgium | 5–1 | Irelandas Éire | Friendly | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Irelandas Éire | 0–2 | Belgium | Friendly | Dublin, Éire | |
| Irelandas Irish Free State | 4–4 | Belgium | World Cup qualifying | Dublin, Irish Free State | |
| Belgium | 1–3 | Irelandas Irish Free State | Friendly | Brussels, Belgium | |
| Irelandas Irish Free State | 4–0 | Belgium | Friendly | Dublin, Irish Free State | |
| Belgium | 2–4 | Irelandas Irish Free State | Friendly | Liège, Belgium |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.