Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard in, Courtois out: A look at Belgium dream team

Featured with some of the notable stars, Belgium's ultimate dream team only allowed the best XI in the team.

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In the 2014 World cup, Red Devils made it to the quarters and won the bronze in 2018, raising them to FIFA's top ranking. Belgium's golden generation, such as Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard, makes them return to the highest level.


Team members:

Michel Preud'homme: GK
The most consistent goalkeeper of the era, Preud'homme, was Golden Glove's first winner in 1994.


Jan Vertonghen: LB
Vertonghen, an all-rounder left-back, might even feature as the centre-back.

Philippe Albert: CB
Albert is the centre-backs with the most attack mind, with 41 appearances between 1987-1997,

Vincent Kompany: CB
The modern era's most prominent Belgian defender, Kompany, made his international debut in 2008 at 17.

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Eric Gerets: RB
Gerets, a captain in the 1982 world cup, was regarded as Europe's number one right-back.

Wilfried Van Moer: RW
In 1966-1982, Belgium international career legend More scored nine goals and made 57 appearances.

Jan Ceulemans: CM
Ceulemans is a versatile player with his goal-scoring capability, outperforming midfielders; he has also played in central midfield and attacking minefield.

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The much-awaited football world cup is set to begin soon in Qatar, with preparations almost over.

The much-awaited football world cup is set to begin soon in Qatar, with preparations almost over.
Capacity: 60,000; Will host the opening match.

Capacity: 60,000; Will host the opening match.
Capacity: 80,000; Will host the final match of the World Cup.

Capacity: 80,000; Will host the final match of the World Cup.
Capacity: 40,000; Located on the edge of a desert and reflects undulations of sand dunes.

Capacity: 40,000; Located on the edge of a desert and reflects undulations of sand dunes.
Capacity: 40,000; Represents Qatar’s traditional dhow boats.
Capacity: 40,000; Represents Qatar’s traditional dhow boats.
Capacity: 40,000; Design inspired by a traditional Middle Eastern Cap named gahfiya.

Capacity: 40,000; Design inspired by a traditional Middle Eastern Cap named gahfiya.
Capacity: 40,000; A blend of modernity with traditional Islamic structure.

Capacity: 40,000; A blend of modernity with traditional Islamic structure.
Capacity: 40,000; Built in 1976 and has hosted Asian Games, Arabian Gulf Cup among others.

Capacity: 40,000; Built in 1976 and has hosted Asian Games, Arabian Gulf Cup among others.
Capacity: 40,000; First temporary venue in the history of FIFA World Cup.

Capacity: 40,000; First temporary venue in the history of FIFA World Cup.


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Kevin De Bruyne: CM
De Bruyne, known for being the best in this generation, is among the best midfielders Belgium has given.

Eden Hazard: LW
Making his international debut in 2008 at 17, Hazard rose through the ranks at Lille versatile attacker.

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Paul Van Himst: ST
In 1960, Van Himst made his international debut and was known as the Belgian's exceptional striker.

Romelu Lukaku: ST
Lukaku is one of the greatest goal scorers in Belgium's history, making his national team debut in 2010.

FAQs:

  1. When did Belgium make it to the Semi-finals?
    In the 1986 world cup.
  2. When did Belgium make it to the finals?
    At Euro Cup 1980.
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