Art and Soccer: Belgium Wears a Magritte-Inspired Jersey at the World Cup

Great art isalso on display at the 2026 World Cup: the Belgian national team is taking the world stage with a renewed identity that brings together art, culture, and soccer. The Red Devils’ new away jersey, unveiled by Adidas and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA), represents much more than just a match uniform: it is a tribute to René Magritte, one of the world’s most famous Belgian artists, and to the Belgian Surrealist movement, which has profoundly shaped the country’s cultural history. The new away kit was created as a celebration of national creativity and brings an aesthetic designed to stand out onto the field. The design, featuring light blue, pink, and white tones with black accents, directly evokes Magritte’s visual universe and his unique way of challenging our perception of reality. The graphics on the jersey are designed to stimulate the imagination and spark conversation, just as they do when viewing the famous artist’s works.

The graphic motif is a playful nod to Magritte’s work, featuring elements that evoke some of his most famous concepts. Within the design, one can also recognize references to the RBFA crest and soccer-related symbols, such as the ball and the lines of a soccer field. This fusion of art and sports transforms the jersey into a true collector’s item for Red Devils fans.

One of the most intriguing details is found at the collar of the jersey, where a reinterpreted quote from Magritte’s most famous work, *La trahison des images*, appears—best known for the phrase “*Ceci n’est pas une pipe*” (“This is not a pipe”). The version designed for Belgium becomes “Ceci n’est pas un maillot” (“This is not a jersey”), a small surrealist touch that reinforces the connection between the kit and the artist’s philosophy.

The new kit was designed to represent Belgium on the international stage and to support a national team poised to live up to its ambitions. A unique design, created to stand out in major competitions and destined to become a coveted item among collectors and soccer fans.

The jersey made its official debut in a friendly against the United States on Saturday, March 28, in Atlanta—a match that also served as an important test in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup. In one of the stadiums that will host the World Cup, in front of approximately 67,000 spectators, Belgium displayed impressive offensive firepower, securing a decisive 5-2 victory over the U.S. national team led by Mauricio Pochettino.

The Red Devils’ progress continued into the final stages of the 2026 World Cup, where Belgium regained confidence and self-assurance after a campaign marked by difficult moments. Rudi Garcia’s team demonstrated its ability to rise to the occasion in the most important matches and to translate its technical skills into concrete results, ultimately reaching a knockout match in the Round of 16—once again against the United States—which confirmed the European side’s significant leap in quality. Interestingly, even in this new matchup against the U.S., Belgium wore the Magritte-inspired jersey and dealt another resounding defeat to the host nation, winning 4-1 and earning a spot in the tournament’s quarterfinals. Charles De Ketelaere was the standout player in the victory, once again selected by Garcia to start and emerging as one of the key figures in Belgium’s rise. He scored the opening goal, but the United States then found the strength to fight back and temporarily leveled the match thanks to Tillman, who scored the equalizer. Belgium’s victory came courtesy of goals by De Ketelaere, Vanaken, and Lukaku. The win over the United States secured the Red Devils a spot in the quarterfinals, where Spain awaited them. And now, Belgium’s surrealism—with its ability to surprise and defy expectations—has become a metaphor for a team that wants to go… beyond expectations.

Art and Soccer: Belgium Wears a Magritte-Inspired Jersey at the World Cup

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