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Summary

Thomas Meunier (Belgium), Defender, 81 caps, 10 international goals, model: 3.1% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Thomas Meunier

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#12 Defender Lille OSC (FRA) Belgium

Thomas Meunier is a 35-year-old defender for Lille OSC (FRA) and Belgium. He has earned 81 caps and 10 international goals for Belgium. Our model puts Belgium's title chance at 4% with a 95% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Thomas has collected 12 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

81 Caps
10 Goals
1 Season goals
2 Assists
7.11 Form rating
Age35Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)Weight172 lbsMarket value€1.3M
Thomas Meunier at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Below par
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Thomas Meunier · the model’s read

Thomas Meunier brings 81 caps and 10 international goals for Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Lille OSC (FRA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Meunier's anytime-goalscoring probability at 3.1% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.08 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Thomas Meunier: World Cup 2026 Form

How Thomas has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.5
Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026
6.8
Last match vs Iran
6.2
vs Egypt
90 min
6.8
vs Iran
58 min

Thomas Meunier: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (52 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.5
vs
Career baseline 6.9
0.61 Shotsper 90 min 0.89
0.61 Shots on targetper 90 min 0.26
0.61 Key passesper 90 min 1.02
1.22 Tacklesper 90 min 1.55
0.61 Interceptionsper 90 min 1.08
3.04 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.88
73 Touchesper 90 min 74

At World Cup 2026, Thomas is rating 6.5 — below his 6.9 career baseline.

Thomas Meunier: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Trabzonspor
2024 - 2024
Borussia Dortmund II
2023 - 2023
Borussia Dortmund
2020 - 2024
Paris SG
2016 - 2020
Club Brugge
2011 - 2016
Virton
2006 - 2011
Standard
2004 - 2006

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

12 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
3× French Coupe de la Ligue 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2019-2020
3× French Ligue 1 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
2× French Coupe de France 2016-2017, 2017-2018
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
3 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 3× French Ligue 1
    2017-20182018-20192019-2020
Cup Competitions 3
  • 3× French Coupe de la Ligue
    2016-20172017-20182019-2020
  • 2× French Coupe de France
    2016-20172017-2018
  • 1× German DFB-Pokal
    2020-2021

Thomas Meunier: Quick Facts

#12Shirt number
35Age
1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)Height
172 lbsWeight
Bastogne, BelgiumBirthplace
Lille OSC (FRA)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Thomas Meunier play?
Thomas Meunier plays as a Defender for Lille OSC (FRA). At World Cup 2026 they represent Belgium.
How many caps does Thomas Meunier have?
Thomas Meunier has 81 international caps for Belgium, with 10 international goals.
What trophies has Thomas Meunier won?
Thomas Meunier has won 12 career honours. Notable titles include French Coupe de la Ligue (x3), French Ligue 1 (x3), French Coupe de France (x2).
What is Belgium's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Belgium at 4% to win World Cup 2026 and 95% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Belgium in at World Cup 2026?
Belgium are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing Egypt, Iran, New Zealand.
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