# Belgium participation in 2026 FEI World Championships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/belgium-participation-in-2026-fei-world-championships
> Updated: 2026-08-21T23:05:14.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Belgian equestrian delegation, referred to as the ‘Red Musketeers’, traveled to Aachen, Germany, to compete in the 2026 FEI World Championships. The team prepared to participate in six disciplines, including dressage, jumping, and para-dressage.

During the championships, the Belgian show jumping team—comprising Nicola Philippaerts, Pieter Devos, Thibeau Spits, and Abdel Saïd—secured the silver medal. Following a final round where Thibeau Spits and Abdel Saïd delivered clear rounds, the performance earned Belgium a direct team qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This achievement followed successful qualifications by the Belgian dressage and eventing squads.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Belgium wins silver in show jumping at FEI World Championships

Belgium's Red Musketeers won silver in the team show jumping competition at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, also securing a qualification ticket for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgium-wins-silver-in-show-jumping-at-fei-world-championships

### 2026-07-27: Belgian equestrian team prepares for 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen

Belgium's Red Musketeers will compete in all six disciplines at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, which anticipates over 500,000 visitors and new para‑dressage events.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-equestrian-team-prepares-for-2026-fei-world-championships-in-aachen

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