# Croky Cup in Belgian football

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/croky-cup-in-belgian-football
> Updated: 2026-07-26T19:26:38.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Croky Cup, Belgium’s national football cup organized by the Belgian Football Union, traces its origins to the 1911‑12 season and has undergone several format changes, including a suspension during World War I, a revival in 1926, and a rebranding to “Croky Cup” in 2015 after new sponsorship. It remains open to all clubs affiliated with the Union, with lower‑division teams entering early rounds and top‑division clubs joining at the round of 16.

In July 2026, Wezel Sport B advanced to the next stage of the competition with a 3‑1 win over Linkhout A, while KV Kortrijk’s coach highlighted the need for additional signings to bolster squad depth ahead of the forthcoming season. These reports illustrate the cup’s ongoing role in Belgian football, linking its historic structure to current match outcomes and club preparations.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-26: Belgian football clubs report cup win and seek squad reinforcements

Wezel Sport B won the Croky Cup 3‑1, while KV Kortrijk’s coach seeks three new signings and praises striker Goduine Koyalipou’s debut goal.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-football-clubs-report-cup-win-and-seek-squad-reinforcements

### 2026-07-24: Croky Cup: History and Format of Belgium’s National Football Competition

Belgium’s Croky Cup, run by the Belgian Football Union, began in 1911‑12, was halted during WWI, revived in 1926, and renamed in 2015 after a sponsor. All clubs can enter, with lower‑division sides starting the

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/croky-cup-history-and-format-of-belgiums-national-football-competition

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