Belgium are looking for a new beginning at the World Cup against USA | Jonathan Wilson
Summary
Belgium’s national soccer team is going through a transition after their “Golden Generation” did not win a World Cup despite reaching the 2018 semifinals. The current team has some promising younger players like Diego Moreira, who is showing potential, but the squad is still adapting and is not expected to win the tournament this time.Key Facts
- Belgium reached the World Cup semifinals in 2018 but lost to France 1-0.
- Key former players include Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois, Romelu Lukaku, and Kevin De Bruyne.
- The 2026 team includes older stars and new players like Leandro Trossard, Youri Tielemans, and Diego Moreira.
- Diego Moreira is a 21-year-old who was born in Belgium but could have played for Portugal through his father.
- Moreira impressed when substituted on in Belgium’s 3-2 win over Senegal, showing more creativity than the player he replaced.
- Belgium is a small country with around 12 million people, making world-class talent less common.
- The team is judged by the high expectations set by the previous generation, even though they have not yet matched that success.
- Coach Rudi Garcia made bold player changes during the Senegal match to try to stimulate the team’s attack.
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