Red Devils

Belgium's official languages—Dutch, French, and German—are deeply tied to regional divisions, with public services organized along linguistic lines. National soccer teams serve as a rare unifying force, using English as a neutral language despite players' diverse linguistic backgrounds. The national anthem, 'La Brabançonne,' exists in four versions to accommodate linguistic divisions.

Belgium's political divisions, including linguistic and regional splits between Flanders and Wallonia, have led to a fragmented government formation process. Prime Minister Bart De Wever, from the Flemish nationalist party N-VA, has shown little public support for Belgium's national soccer team, the Red Devils, likely due to his political stance on Flemish autonomy and personal disinterest in the sport.