Belgium's journey in the UEFA European Championships has seen them grace the finals on six occasions: Euro Cup 1972, Euro Cup 1980, Euro Cup 1984, Euro Cup 2000, Euro Cup 2016, and Euro Cup 2020 (postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19). Up until July 2, 2021, the Belgian squad has contested 22 matches, boasting eleven victories, two draws, and enduring nine defeats.
Guided by manager Guy Thys, Belgium achieved its pinnacle in European football during the Euro Cup 1980 in Italy. Topping the group stage ahead of football powerhouses Italy, England, and Spain, Belgium reached the showdown against West Germany.
Euro Cup 2000 saw Belgium facing a setback with a 2–0 loss to Italy in the group stage. Despite commanding wins against the Republic of Ireland (3–0) and Hungary (4–0) at UEFA Euro 2016, Belgium's second-talented generation faced disappointment with a quarter-final exit, falling to Wales 3–1 during the qualifiers.
In the 2000 edition, Belgium faced an unexpected early exit during the first round, contrary to their promising performance in eight preparational friendlies under Robert Waseige. Despite a convincing 2–1 win against Sweden, Belgium suffered a 2–0 defeat to Italy, marking Francesco Totti's fifth-minute header and Stefano Fiore's 66th-minute goal, hailed as the tournament's best by the United Kingdom's Match of the Day television program. The crucial match against Turkey ended in a 2–0 loss, with Hakan Şükür netting twice and goalkeeper Filip De Wilde committing a decisive error. In the 83rd minute, De Wilde's tournament came to an abrupt end as he was sent off for an altercation with Arif Erdem outside the penalty area.
Group F in the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying stage stood as a pivotal battleground among ten groups determining the teams that would secure a spot in the final tournament held in Germany. Comprising five formidable teams Austria Euro Cup team, Azerbaijan, Belgium Euro cup side, Estonia, and Sweden – Group F witnessed intense clashes as the teams engaged in home-and-away fixtures following a round-robin format.
The top performers, Belgium Euro Cup team and Austria Euro Cup side emerged victorious and earned direct qualification to the prestigious final tournament. Meanwhile, the remaining teams' fate in the qualifying play-offs hinged on their performance in the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League, shaping a competitive path for those seeking entry into Euro 2024.